Finance Director, UK

Who Are We?

T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world's leading integrated creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of ThePartnership and mSixPartners, we bring together content creation and distribution into single end-to-end marketing solutions for brands such as Toyota, News UK and Five Guys.

While other agencies and holding companies talk about integration, we have actually done it. We have seen AI blur the lines between media, creative social, customer and PR and therefore our teams are made up of roles and specialisms from across all relevant disciplines to best meet the demands of modern marketing challenges.

Our belief in the "Power of &" has helped us grow to a 1,500-strong global network and we are certain of it being the driving force behind our next phase of growth in the AI era.

About WPP

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. For more information, visit WPP.com.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and commercially astute Finance Director to provide senior oversight of the agency’s finance function. The role will ensure that financial reporting, accounting, control, tax, audit, planning and working capital processes operate to a consistently high standard, while translating financial information into clear decisions for agency leadership.

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Director will lead and develop the wider Finance Team, challenge and review the quality of finance outputs, strengthen governance and act as a senior link between agency operations, leadership and the WPP finance teams. A critical part of the role will be a close and effective partnership with the Commercial Director, combining commercial ownership with robust financial control to manage revenue, WIP, accrued income, debtors and client-related working capital.

Financial reporting, accounting and performance oversight - Own the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting, responsible for coordinating and delivering the underlying close and submission process.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial reporting, accounting and performance oversight - Own the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting, responsible for coordinating and delivering the underlying close and submission process.

• Governance, accounting policy and internal controls - Set the tone and standards for financial governance, control and accountability across the agency. Ensure compliance with the WPP Accounting Manual, financial instructions and internal control frameworks, working with the Global Controller to embed requirements into day-to-day operations.

• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning - Direct the annual budget and quarterly financial reforecasting cycles. Work closely with the Commercial Director, who will own the detailed monthly revenue forecast and its supporting client and pipeline assumptions, to ensure that revenue plans are appropriately challenged and integrated into the agency forecast.

• Year-end, statutory reporting and audit oversight - Hold overall responsibility for a controlled and well-planned year-end close, working with the wider team to deliver audit schedules, statutory information and supporting documentation.

• Tax and regulatory governance - Provide senior oversight of VAT, corporation tax and other routine statutory tax compliance, ensuring that returns and supporting analyses are subject to appropriate preparation, review and approval.

• Intercompany and WPP network leadership - Oversee intercompany accounting, cross-charging and balance reconciliation across T&P Group and WPP network agencies.

• Team leadership, capability and operating model - Lead, coach and develop the wider Finance Team, establishing clear accountabilities, performance standards and development priorities. Ensure that the team has an effective operating rhythm, appropriate capacity, resilient processes and sufficient cover for critical activities.

Key skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.

• Strong technical accounting, financial control, statutory reporting and audit experience within a complex, deadline-driven organisation.

• Proven ability to lead through others, with experience managing finance professionals.

• Experience of group reporting, internal controls and working across a multi-entity or networked organisation; WPP or agency experience would be advantageous. Able to work constructively alongside a senior Commercial Director, maintaining clear accountability while avoiding duplication of commercial ownership.

• Demonstrable strength in budgeting, forecasting, working capital and cash management.

• Clear and influential communicator who can balance detail with the broader commercial picture.

• Proactive, composed and accountable, with a strong track record of improving processes, controls and team capability.

T&P, part of 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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