Why this role stands out
This Manager – RTR role at WPP offers a fantastic opportunity to lead end-to-end financial reporting and drive operational excellence within a globally recognized growth partner for leading brands. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned finance professional passionate about accurate reporting, strong controls, and continuous improvement, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Embrace this chance to contribute to a culture of creativity and learning while advancing your career.
Quick overview
Job description
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
Role Purpose
The Manager – RTR is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end Record-to-Report
operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls,
and effective period-end close. The role provides leadership to the RTR team while
partnering with Finance stakeholders to drive operational excellence, standardization, and
continuous improvement.
The key responsibilities of the Manager - RTR are:
Financial Accounting & Reporting functions:
* End to end management of the month-end and year-end closing processes and
reporting requirements including but not limited to:
* Management of general ledger and all entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the group accounting policy.
* Monitoring adherence to the month-end close period to ensure duties are performed efficiently and effectively.
* Preparation of management and submission of financial reports in accordance with the group reporting timetable.
* Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including income tax, GST, and employment taxes.
* Support the corporate reporting to prepare financial statements, financial reports and other annual external compliance reports.
* Oversee issue resolution to business or corporate queries pertaining to the financial accounting and reporting of results.
* Support the development and maintenance of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
* Establish effective working relationships with Corporate Finance leaders and division leaders.
* Manage the integrity of the Financial Accounting & Reporting function in accordance with Sarbanes & Oxley Control processes (SOX).
* Coordinate and manage the annual external and internal audit cycles including planning, timelines, information management and responding to requests.
* Leadership of and/or participation in ad hoc and continuous improvement projects.
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Work with corporate finance & division leaders to prepare the annual budget, monthly and quarterly rolling forecast (RF) processes for head office and division leaders including but not limited to providing strategic target setting/guidance, preparation of templates, commentary and management presentations for submission to Group.
* Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Business Partnering
* Primarily responsible for financial leadership, reporting, driving growth, and ensuring controls are in place for head office
* Working closely with Senior Finance Manager for monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting
* Early identification of warning signs (variances)
Skills and qualifications
* Qualified CA / Semi-Qualified CA with 8-11 years' experience in similar role/s with responsibilities managing internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent technical accounting skills
* Strong technology skills including expertise in MS Excel, database applications and various ERP systems
* A strong client service approach, quality control is key
* Confident in managing and building relationships both internally and externally
* Excellent written and oral communication skills - articulate
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to deliver outcomes with minimal direct supervision
Who you are:
You're open: we are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: we approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work
Scale and opportunity – we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.
#LI-Hybrid
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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