Revenue Analyst London, England

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Revenue Analyst London, England

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DescriptionAbout WPP MediaWPP 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.comRole Summary and ImpactMonth-end process

• Managing the month-end reporting process from start to finish, meeting deadlines and providing commentary on variances against the forecast
• Compile and report the monthly revenue recognised on each client

• Investigate any variances between forecasted and actual revenue reported on a monthly basis

• Provide support and back-up to Client Leads and Commercial Team

• Managing monthly Revenue postings

• Reviewing accruals and ensuring that there are no accruals over 90 days

• Providing WPP Media FP&A team with the Revenue Forecast and Budget submissions, along with full commentary

• Monthly Revenue Balance sheet Reconciliations for Accruals and Deferrals

• Coordinating and collating the monthly business forecast from client leadership team and product specialists

• Supplying management information (MI) and insight to the Senior Leadership Team

• Preparing files for Revenue Controls and SOX compliance

• Understanding clients and the terms under which they operate, including remuneration structures

• Assisting with Internal Audits, External Audits and Client Audits.

• Working with commercial analyst to ensure fees and cost are charged correctly

• Ensuring intercompany transactions are completed with relevant PO’s and approvals

• Provide key revenue reports to Client accountant and the Commercial Director

• Hold monthly revenue reviews with senior management.

Group / WPP reporting

• Liaise with EMEA to resolve reporting queries

• Submit commentaries to EMEA on a monthly basis

• Deal with EMEA’s new reporting requirements

• Prepare and submit quarterly packages

• Prepare and submit the year-end packages

Business Partnering

• Business partnering through engagement with business and client leads on a regular basis including face-to-face meetings

• Adding value to operational teams through analysis, reporting etc.

Other and periodic

• Ensuring compliance with company policies and SOX requirements

• Continuously reviewing current processes and making improvements to allow better control or improved efficiencies

• Ad hoc projects as directed by senior management

Skills and ExperienceAt 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.

Desirable

• Experience working with DDS / Media Ocean

• Experience working with Cartesis / BFC

• Media industry experience

• Part qualified/ Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Essential

• Intermediate / advance level of Excel (knowledge of sumIFs, sumIF, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP is essential)

• Organized with good attention to detail to ensure accuracy

• Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation and able to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

• Strong communication & relationship building skills

• Enthusiastic with a can do attitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Life at WPP Media & BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as 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 have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.WPP Media 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.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.Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.#LI-Promoted

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Location

London

Job date

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:35:44 GMT

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