{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8744930002","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":6497199002,"location":{"name":"London, United Kingdom"},"metadata":null,"id":8744930002,"updated_at":"2026-08-25T16:51:41-04:00","requisition_id":"11273","title":"Finance Business Partner","company_name":"WPP","first_published":"2026-08-25T16:51:01-04:00","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;div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our HQ Finance team, partnering closely with Finance and People leaders to provide meaningful financial insight, robust reporting, and informed decision support.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\u0026quot;\u0026gt;In this role, you\u0026#39;ll analyse financial performance, challenge and influence stakeholders, and help shape budgeting and forecasting processes across key corporate functions. You\u0026#39;ll play a critical role in understanding business performance through detailed variance analysis, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting strategic decision-making.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\u0026quot;\u0026gt;This is also an exciting opportunity to contribute to broader transformation initiatives across WPP, working with senior stakeholders to drive efficiency, deliver business insight, and support change at scale in a complex global organisation.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\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;div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with HQ Finance and People leaders to provide financial insight and analysis, including tracking actual performance against budgets and forecasts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as the primary finance contact for budget holders and department leads, supporting the development of accurate, transparent, and robust budgets and forecasts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead month-end performance reporting, including cost actualisation, variance analysis, risk and opportunity assessment, and the identification of mitigating actions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support management accountants through the month-end close process by providing information required for journal preparation and posting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain the integrity and accuracy of budget and forecast data within WPP\u0026#39;s financial systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with the Finance Director, GBS, Finance and People to support business cases, cost-saving initiatives, and transformation programmes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Analyse key cost drivers and collaborate with business leaders to identify efficiencies and opportunities that contribute to transformation and cost optimisation targets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with FP\u0026amp;amp;A, Controllership, Tax and other Finance teams to ensure consistent, accurate, and aligned reporting and analysis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own and manage the calculations that underpin the Finance and People recharge process across WPP.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;u\u0026gt;Essential\u0026lt;/u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven Finance Business Partnering experience within a complex, international organisation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong influencing skills with the confidence to provide constructive challenge to senior finance and non-finance stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent organisational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working effectively across large, diverse, and international teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A proactive, commercial mindset with a continuous improvement approach.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;u\u0026gt;Desirable\u0026lt;/u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with enterprise financial systems and data visualisation tools, such as Power BI.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A proven track record of driving process improvements through automation, standardisation, and the effective use of data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\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; \u0026lt;span id=\u0026quot;628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;editor-module-hl-green-solid\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt; 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.\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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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 complete 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. Are you up for the challenge?\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":4007815002,"name":"London","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":4040357002}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}