groupm | Financial Planning & analysis analystGroupM

Job Description
Description
Position at GroupM
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
This role reports to: FP&A Manager
3 BEST THINGS ABOUT THE JOB:
Opportunity to work in the leading global media investment company with a fast-growing team of over 50 finance professionals.
Exciting exposure and learning in the media industry, which is fast evolving from the regular Print-Ads, Radio and TV to Digital (Google, Facebook, YouTube, Programmatic, etc).
Fast pace, demanding, fun loving and satisfying work environment.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Accuracy & Timeliness
Adherence to WPP accounting policy and UK GAAP
Adaptability
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
In three months:
Build/develop the existing budgeting and reforecasting tools in order to have a more efficient process capturing key revenue and cost assumptions
Report and analyze Net Sales (including pipeline), client profitability, margin and operating expenditure.
Work with agencies to forecast and budget client revenue
Provide an overview of commentary versus comparable periods, including budget, prior year and prior forecast
Review monthly revenue reported against client contracts and ensure SOX revenue requirements are met
In six months:
Deliver insights that assist the business achieve strategic goals, challenging assumptions and decision making as appropriate
Assist in ensuring high quality and timely management reports for distribution to ExCo and relevant support functions
Track management performance against target metrics
In 12 months:
Assist in the quarterly and annual forecast and budget process, communicating timely guidance to all stakeholders
Scenario modelling and analysis, including new product/service launches, Agency brands or industry trends
Drive continuous change that optimizes business success
Provide any ad hoc reporting requested by the management and agency and investment teams
Work with reporting team on P&L review and variance analysis of assigned agencies
Standardized and monitor B&R template for month-end reporting and quarterly forecasting
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, preferably with a CPA or equivalent professional qualification
More than 3 years of work experience in financial planning and analysis audit experience is a plus
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, preferably with a CPA or equivalent professional qualification
Ability to interpret and organize data in a presentable and logical manner
Ability to clearly present and articulate financial information to financial and non-financial people
Ability to work collaboratively with the management, agency and investment teams and other support functions and bring the team together to deliver.
Work independently, mature and responsible
Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Must have advanced excel skills
Strong business acumen, with attention to details, and good analytical skills
Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills.
Works with integrity, initiative and a strong sense to take accountability/ ownership and commitment to deliver.
More about GroupM
GroupM - GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance-enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies our scale and diverse range of clients let us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent space, support, and tools to innovate and grow.
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About the Philippines
In recent years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia. Al-Jazeera noted the market demonstrating an unprecedented period of macro-economic buoyancy and political stability, spurring both domestic and international business growth. It is also one of the largest and fastest-growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with growth expected to increase exponentially in the next few years.
With a population of 109.5 million, 59.2% of these currently have access to the internet. By 2022, the Philippines internet population is forecasted to be 73%. Coupled with the Philippines vibrant economic growth and the expansion of its digital footprint, GroupM Philippines is well-positioned as an exciting and innovative organization for media players and talent to be.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.