{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8693030002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":true}],"internal_job_id":6473287002,"location":{"name":"Mumbai"},"metadata":null,"id":8693030002,"updated_at":"2026-08-11T01:49:06-04:00","requisition_id":"11204","title":"Senior Manager - Bank Reconciliation","company_name":"WPP","first_published":"2026-08-11T01:49:06-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We work with the world\u0026#39;s most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our people are the key to our success. We\u0026#39;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;For more information, visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F\u0026amp;amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\u0026amp;amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D\u0026amp;amp;reserved=0\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;WPP.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why we\u0026#39;re hiring:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Senior Manager –Treasury Center of Excellence (COE) will be responsible for leading and strategically directing the global Treasury operations, with a core focus on\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bank Reconciliations, Bank Account Management (Admin), Cash \u0026amp;amp; Liquidity Management, and Treasury Controls\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role requires a seasoned leader to drive best-in-class operations, lead system automation (Auto-Reconciliations, TMS, ERP integration), optimize banking relationships, and ensure rigorous compliance and SOX controls across multiple operating companies (OpCos) and geographies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll be doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strategic Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Treasury COE Management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing Treasury COE team, overseeing end-to-end Bank Reconciliations, Bank Administration, and Treasury operations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Formulate and execute the strategic roadmap for the Treasury COE to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and control mechanisms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as the strategic liaison between Local Finance teams, OpCo Controllers, Group Treasury, and external Banking Partners.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Standardize, mandate, and continuously update global Treasury \u0026amp;amp; Bank Reconciliation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bank Reconciliations \u0026amp;amp; Cash Application Governance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive end-to-end governance of daily, weekly, and monthly Bank Reconciliations across global bank accounts, ensuring zero un-reconciled aged items.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement robust match-rule logic and automated workflows to achieve high straight-through processing (STP) rates for automated reconciliations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee open-item management, dispute resolution, and cross-functional coordination with RTR, OTC, and P2P teams to clear reconciliation breaks promptly.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Present monthly Treasury \u0026amp;amp; Reconciliation Dashboards, KPIs, and risk metrics to Senior Management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bank Administration \u0026amp;amp; 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Treasury certifications (e.g., CTP, AMCT) are a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;12 to 15 years of post-qualification experience with a major emphasis on\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Treasury Operations, Bank Reconciliations, and Bank Account Administration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;within a Global Shared Services (GSSC/GCC) or complex multi-national environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Proven track record of managing medium-to-large teams (15+ team members) and managing global stakeholders across time zones.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Technical \u0026amp;amp; Functional Expertise\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep expertise in\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bank Reconciliation workflows, complex cash clearing, and sub-ledger matching\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In-depth understanding of\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bank Administration procedures, global banking rails (ACH, SWIFT, Finastra), and Bank Portals\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience in\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;reconciliation modules\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;(ADRA) and dedicated\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;TMS / Reconciliation tools\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of internal controls, Segregation of Duties (SOD), and SOX framework within financial operations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soft Skills \u0026amp;amp; Leadership Competencies\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Vision:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Ability to transform traditional transactional processes into a digital-first Center of Excellence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Stakeholder \u0026amp;amp; Vendor Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Exceptional capability to build strong relationships with senior internal executive leadership and global banking partners.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Problem-Solving \u0026amp;amp; Negotiation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Strong analytical mindset to resolve complex reconciliation breaks and negotiate bank fee structures/services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Change Agent:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation and automation projects in the RTR/Treasury space.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who you are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re open\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re optimistic\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; we approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re extraordinary:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What we\u0026#39;ll give you:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Passionate, inspired people\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Scale and opportunity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Challenging and stimulating work\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;color: rgb(236, 240, 241);\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#LI-Hybrid\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe the best work happens when we\u0026#39;re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Please read our Privacy Notice (\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4060822002,"name":"Finance","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4019312002,"name":"Mumbai","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":4040337002}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}