Finance Manager – Transformation

• *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.**

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• *Why we're hiring:**

• *What you'll be doing:**

• *Transformation Financial Management \& Analysis:**

• Track and manage financial performance across WPP ET Media Transformation programmes and the Worldwide IT function, including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and variances
• Support Programme, PMO, and WPP Media Finance teams with financial insight, identifying risks, trends, and cost pressures
• Ensure clear linkage between approved business cases, funding decisions, and actual spend
• Support monthly actualisation of costs, quarterly reforecasting and annual budget cycles, ensuring transformation financials are accurate and timely
• Assist with investment, savings, and benefits tracking for approved Transformation initiatives

• *Reporting \& Governance**

• Prepare regular financial reporting and analysis for Media S\&T Business Operations, WPP ET and WPP Media Finance, and senior stakeholders
• Ensure financial information presented to portfolio and governance forums is clear, consistent, and evidence‑based
• Maintain strong audit trails for assumptions, changes, approvals, and financial movements
• Support adherence to WPP and ET financial governance, controls, and policies

• *Business Operations \& Finance Support**

• Partner with Finance, PMO, Programme Managers, and Procurement to resolve data issues and improve transparency
• Support vendor‑related financial activities including spend analysis, accrual visibility, and invoice tracking
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial models, templates, and trackers used across Media S\&T
• Provide broader Finance and Business Operations support during peak planning and reporting cycles

• *Important Role Clarification**

• This is an individual contributor role with no direct line‑management responsibility
• The "Manager" title (Chennai) reflects scope of financial accountability and judgement, not people management
• Career level, expectations, and progression opportunities are consistent across all locations

• *What you'll need:**

• *Essential**

• Qualified or recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong grounding in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills; confidence working with complex financial data sets
• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking and problem\-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders \- able to articulate or convey complex data well
• Quick to learn, with the ability to reshape, reconfigure and realign solutions to meet challenging deadlines without jeopardising the successful delivery of the team's objectives

• *Desirable**

• Exposure to project, programme, or transformation finance
• Experience in technology, media, professional services, or large matrix organisations
• Familiarity with financial planning and reporting tools (e.g. Adaptive or similar)

• *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?

\#LI\-Hybrid

• *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.**

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