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Senior Analyst, Commercial FinanceWPP Media • WorkFromHome, Singapore, Singapore
Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance

Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance

WPP Media • WorkFromHome, Singapore, Singapore
3 days ago
Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role

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.

Role Summary And Impact

This role will directly contribute to regional growth in APAC, aligning with our global strategy of innovation and excellence. With 12,000+ employees spanning 16 culturally diverse markets, we thrive on the strength of local expertise, unified by a global vision, to deliver impactful solutions for our clients. In this role, you will take an active part in the commercial management of international multi-market clients to help build long-term profitable relationships. You will provide commercial guidance to our Client teams and manage the performance of our contractual rights and obligations to build strong, transparent partnerships with Clients to ensure profitability and sustainability of our engagements over time. The role requires constant communication with clients and internal stakeholders. You will also work to expand, preserve, or improve the Company’s compliance with Client contract terms, procedures, standards or policies while adhering to business edicts and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities Of The Role

In 3 months

  • Be conversant with WPP Media Commercial and Client contract related policies
  • Establish initial contacts with market and regional commercial and client stakeholders
  • Be familiar with market practice and establish relationships with key stakeholders
  • Read and understand all (assigned) Client contract terms and obligations
  • Develop understanding of control and compliance for key client contracts
  • Establish connections and relationships with Global Commercial Client teams
  • Understand WPP Media Trading products, Digital operations & WPP Media Services
  • Implement reporting timetable in coordination with Global Commercial team and compile / submit reports to Clients and internal stakeholders
  • Prepare client commercial reports
  • Generate monthly financial and management reports as needed
  • Communicate financial performance and net working capital, identifying risk and opportunities related to client activity
  • In six months

  • Contribute to regional commercial activities, including supporting markets regional consolidation and controls
  • Educate and advise local markets and Clients teams to develop a Commercial mindset
  • Propose ideas to maximize profitability of services and products to Clients in strict compliance with contract terms
  • Build relationships and ensure regular connections with Client procurement teams
  • Maintain client contracts and key terms, including timely renewals and guidance in drafting new contracts
  • Support markets with client compliance audits
  • Coordinate market / regional commercial activities related to the performance of assigned Client contracts
  • Support debt management (credit insurance in place), payment issues, and disputes
  • Understand market forecasts for all components of Net Sales and explain movements vs forecasts and prior year
  • In 12 Months

  • Lead Commercial and Client contract activities, reporting, renewal, updates, incentives and audits for all assigned Clients
  • Work closely with procurement teams and brief local markets to proactively build and strengthen client / procurement relationships
  • Understand contributors to market revenue generation, growth levers and profitability
  • Establish regular reviews of Client profitability and provide recommendations to markets
  • Identify opportunities for revenue streams and manage scope of work and service levels for various remuneration models
  • Skills And Experience

  • 6 to 8 years of experience with a proven commercial background in client contracting and negotiations
  • Strong commercial acumen in Finance and / or Legal
  • Ability to lead and deliver results in a highly motivated, demanding environment
  • Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret performance trends and take proactive action
  • Good regional experience working across countries and teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with finance and non-finance stakeholders across cultures
  • Sharp, action-oriented and able to sell ideas convincingly
  • Operational / commercial experience with the ability to add value and facilitate change
  • Highly self-motivated, flexible and proactive; takes ownership
  • Financial and client commercial management in an advertising environment is a plus
  • Experience influencing senior management and working in a fast-paced business
  • 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. We’re 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 offer diverse employee resource groups, in-office events, and programs supporting health and wellbeing. Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.

    WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities to progress in their careers. We support hybrid work arrangements (office-based roughly four days a week). If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss with the hiring team during the interview process.

    Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide. We currently list privacy at While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Contract
  • Job function

  • Sales and Business Development
  • Industries : Advertising Services
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