Job Title: Finance Manager, Commercial
Reports To: Associate Director, Commercial
Function: Finance
Location: Hong Kong
About WPP Media
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Role Summary and Impact
WPP Media Hong Kong is seeking a commercially-focused Finance Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Commercial, you will act as a key finance partner and commercial contact for our Business Team Heads. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive commercial support on client matters, preparing management reporting and analysis, managing budget and forecast processes, and ensuring financial compliance. You will be integral to maximizing client profitability and supporting the financial health of the business.
Core Responsibilities:
Commercial Partnership: Act as a key finance partner to business teams, providing commercial support on client matters, contract reviews, fee proposals, and tenders.
Contract Management: Ensure all client contractual obligations are adhered to, with a focus on maximizing net sales and profitability.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Prepare management reporting and analysis on P&L and project financials, and manage the budget and forecast processes.
Performance Analysis: Conduct performance, revenue, and cost analysis, compiling reports for management review and providing recommendations based on key findings.
Financial Operations: Perform month-end reviews of revenue, expenses, and project margins.
Compliance & Control: Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and prepare necessary supporting documentation.
Process Improvement: Support initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of commercial workflows.
Stakeholder Management: Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders to manage project issues and meet both business and finance objectives.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:
Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Required Skills & Experience:
Degree in Business, Commerce, Legal, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years at a supervisory or managerial level.
Proven experience as a problem-solver with a dynamic and energetic mindset.
Strong commercial acumen and experience in fee proposals, negotiations, and legal contract reviews.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
Well-organized, detail-minded, and proactive in monitoring progress and following through on actions.
Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Good command of both spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Prior experience in the Marketing, Communications, Media, or e Commerce industry.
Experience working on or leading projects.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media 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.
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.
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