Finance Supervisor

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

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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. For more information, visit WPP.com .

What does Finance Supervisor do at WPP Production?

This role is pivotal in managing comprehensive financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close processes, and preparing detailed management and statutory reports in adherence to internal and regulatory standards. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining SOX compliance, overseeing a finance team, collaborating with auditors and tax advisors, and assisting the Finance Director across all financial aspects.

Key Responsibilities

- Work with Account Servicing team/project manager to verify job completion status, reconciling and closing of jobs, sighting proof of delivery

- Overall responsible in assisting the Finance Director for all Finance aspects including daily operation, monthly/quarterly/annual management and statutory reporting

- Manage month end close for all reporting units ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with Hogarth/WPP requirements

- Prepare/review month‐end adjustment journals, balance sheet reconciliations, confirmation and reconciliation of intercompany balances, as well as schedules to ensure accuracy

- Prepare monthly management information including actual to forecast analysis, variance analysis and trends

- Assist in month-end Reporting and Closing

- Monthly review of all the ageing reports, include WIP, debtors, creditors, etc

- Participate in annual, quarterly and monthly budgeting and forecasting process

- Assist in tracking of outstanding POs

- Liaise with SSC on financials matters and resolve issues

- Maintain internal SOX and other controls/processes to ensure compliance with SOX, Internal and External Audit requirements

- Work closely with Global/Regional Finance in respect of compliance, accounting processes, systems and control environment

- Responsible for SST returns and submission to Customs

- Year round liaison with auditors, accountants and tax advisers to ensure timely finalisation of accounts and filings as appropriate

- Prepare statutory year end accounts

- Manage a team of Senior/Finance Executive(s)

- Assist in ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time as required

- Manage highly confidential financial data and proprietary company information with the utmost discretion and integrity

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent), with MIA membership preferred

- Minimum 4–5 years of relevant finance experience

- Hands-on experience managing full month-end close across multiple reporting units, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations

- Proven experience preparing management reports, variance analysis, budgets and forecasts

- Working knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks

- Experience working with a Shared Service Centre (SSC) and regional/global finance teams in an MNC environment

- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

- Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

- Clear communicator, able to work with Account Servicing, project managers and senior stakeholders

- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information

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Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact
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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