Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join the team! The Senior Financial Analyst will be part of the North America FP&A (financial planning & analysis) team, which supports the operational Finance team of VML North America. In this role, the Senior Financial Analyst will be in constant contact with the rest of the Regional FP&A, Controller’s Group teams and other Operational teams within VML and WPP. The Senior Financial Analyst will directly report to the Finance Director, NA FP&A.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will support the day-to-day tasks of the FP&A team
• You will support FP&A leads in creating regular financial forecasts aligned with the VML business strategy and calendar
• Autonomously manage monthly and recurrent FP&A deliverables and oversee task workload in coordination with the FP&A Director
• Provide monthly financial reporting highlighting risks and opportunities with timely and precise analysis
• Lead recurrent tasks in support of the team in terms of reporting, making sure processes are efficient and ensuring proactive actions for adjustments in coordination with the FP&A Director
• Support the monthly financial reporting analysis for actuals, forecasts, rolling forecasts and budgets
• Working in coordination with the rest of the FP&A team on cost analyses, BFC (Financial Consolidation Software) organizational structure, developing and maintaining positive relationships with operational leads
• Analyzing budget vs. actual costs to ensure alignment of operations to projected levels.
• Collect, consolidate and analyze recurrent requests
• Collaborate with the regional Controller’s teams and support the FP&A team on any other special and transversal project as needed
• Drive reporting accuracy and interact with other FP&A directors to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports and recommendations
• Variance analysis of Actuals vs Budgeting, forecasting for designated P&L line items and Headcount
• Assist in Forecast Compliance activities as required
• Avail of and practice Learning & Development initiatives as provided by VML and WPP – Digital Upskilling, AI, etc.

Examples of indicative tasks and processes the Senior Financial Analyst will be involved:

• Actuals / Rolling Forecasts / Balance of Year
• Tracking and resolving Intercompany mismatches
• Tracking New Business Pitch costs by pitch jobs
• Tracking and analyzing the Awards costs
• Tracking and analyzing the G&A costs
• Distribution of regular financial analytical reports to team leads
• Ad Hoc projects

What you'll need: 

• Minimum 4 years of FP&A, strategic finance or financial modeling experience, ideally in high-growth or dynamic corporate settings. Good sense of professionalism, urgency and ownership.
• Fast learner, able to establish priorities to maximize efficiency and collaborate with other groups to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish positive and collaborative relationships with the various portfolio, regional and global teams
• Ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent system, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excel proficiency (Macros, Pivots, VLOOKUPS, etc. are a plus)
• BFC Cartesis, BI tools such as Kairos and Merlin are a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, Power Point and other Office Tools
• Experience with Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Workday and/or SAP are a plus

What we offer:  

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. 
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. 
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. 
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.