--- title: "Financial Controller : 6 month FTC" company: "WPP" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/wpp" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/wpp-financial-controller-6-month-ftc-140b657d-5d2a-4982-942c-31f3b668e93e" apply_url: "https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8759573002" workplace: onsite location: "London, England, United Kingdom" employment_type: unspecified seniority: mid role: finance-legal region: united-kingdom skills: ["excel"] date_posted: 2026-08-28T12:44:10.000Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T11:38:59.489Z --- # Financial Controller : 6 month FTC **WPP** · London, England, United Kingdom Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8759573002 ## About the role **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.](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&reserved=0)** ** ** **Why we're hiring: ** We are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to join InfoSum, part of WPP Media, on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will be responsible for leading and managing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met and financial information is delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard. The successful candidate will maintain a robust financial control environment, drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of a streamlined and effective finance reporting function. The team is responsible for delivering timely and accurate monthly reporting to WPP, including P&L and balance sheet submissions, alongside high-quality management information that enables informed business decision-making. Working closely with both finance and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in enhancing financial processes, improving reporting quality and supporting the continued growth of the business. While this appointment is initially being offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, we are also recruiting for a permanent position within the function, creating a potential long-term opportunity for the right individual. **What you'll be doing:** **Financial Reporting & Month-End Close** - Lead the month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. - Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and supporting commentary. - Deliver insightful variance analysis, identifying key business drivers and providing recommendations to stakeholders. - Oversee revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. - Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time, resolving outstanding items promptly. - Support statutory reporting requirements and year-end financial submissions. - Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making. **Group Reporting & Stakeholder Management** - Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages to the wider group finance function. - Act as a key point of contact for regional and group finance teams, responding to reporting queries and information requests. - Ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and within agreed deadlines. - Support the implementation of new reporting processes and requirements as the business evolves. **Team Leadership** - Manage, coach, and develop members of the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Provide guidance and support during key reporting periods and critical deadlines. - Build capability within the team by sharing technical knowledge and promoting best practice. **Controls, Compliance & Continuous Improvement** - Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with internal policies, corporate governance standards, and regulatory requirements. - Support both internal and external audit processes, coordinating responses and ensuring timely completion of audit requests. - Continuously review and improve existing processes, driving efficiencies, automation, and stronger financial controls. - Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and ad hoc projects as required. **Business Partnering** - Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business, building strong relationships and providing financial insight. - Translate financial data into meaningful recommendations that support strategic and operational decision-making. - Deliver analysis on business performance, trends, risks, and opportunities to help drive growth and profitability. **Team Leadership** - Manage, coach, and develop members of the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Provide guidance and support during key reporting periods and critical deadlines. - Build capability within the team by sharing technical knowledge and promoting best practice. **What you'll need:** **Essential** - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). - Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar finance role. - Strong financial reporting, accounting, and balance sheet management experience. - Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysis. - Experience leading, developing, and managing finance teams. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills. - Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. - Ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to challenging deadlines. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - A proactive, hands-on approach with a positive, solution-focused mindset. - Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment. **Desirable** - Experience using Xero or other cloud-based accounting systems. - Experience working with financial consolidation and group reporting systems. - Experience within the media, marketing, advertising, technology, or SaaS sectors. - Knowledge of internal controls, governance frameworks, and SOX compliance requirements. - Experience supporting audits, finance transformation programmes, or systems implementations. **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 believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: 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 aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. **Scale and opportunity** – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete 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. Are you up for the challenge? **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.** ###### Please read our Privacy Notice ([https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment](https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment)) for more information on how we process the information you provide. --- Source: WPP's own career page, read by RemJobs. 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