Finance Business Partner, Global Contracts

Finance Business Partner, Global Contracts

Location: London

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Why we're hiring:

At WPP, technology is at the heart of everything we do, and it is WPP ET's mission to enable everyone to collaborate, create and thrive. Our finance business partnering team plays a crucial role to lead and partner with our technology teams to drive improved business performance with commercial and financial insight.

This role will partner with the Tech Ops team in Enterprise Technology, managing and providing commercial support for Global Technology contracts including Kyndryl, Microsoft, Google, and Adobe.

What you'll be doing:

1. Partner with Technology Operations leadership to drive financial performance and achieve strategic commercial objectives.
2. Lead financial forecasting, planning, and reporting for global technology contracts.
3. Provide expert commercial finance support for a major IT outsourcing contract.
4. Oversee contract financials, including month-end close and change requests.
5. Act as a strategic advisor on technology investments.
6. Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to develop a deep understanding of business models.
7. Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities across operations.
8. Champion financial rigor and control across purchasing, accounting, and performance management.
9. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
10. Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in developing insightful monthly reporting.
11. Contribute to the production of monthly actuals.
12. Mentor and develop a remote Junior Finance Business Partner.

What you'll need:

1. Strategic Influence: Excellent communication and influencing skills.
2. Investment Acumen: Experience developing compelling business cases.
3. Adaptability: Thrive in fast-paced, complex environments.
4. Global Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial and decision-making skills.
5. Resilience: Excel under pressure and make critical decisions.
6. Data-Driven Mindset: A data-led approach to problem-solving.
7. Negotiation Expertise: Skilled negotiator with strong commercial experience.
8. Industry Foresight: Awareness of industry trends.
9. Communication Prowess: Experience creating informative monthly reports.
10. Analytical Rigor: Detail-oriented with the ability to analyse financial data.

Qualifications:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
2. A degree or equivalent (MBA) desirable but not essential.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology, and talent.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together; through collaboration we achieve the amazing.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence, and complete projects.

Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.