Finance Commercial Analyst

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

A Hybrid working model

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.

Department Summary

We are seeking a proactive, commercially driven, detail-oriented Finance Commercial Analyst to join our fast-paced production company. This role will support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis, business partnering, and performance tracking across key clients.

The ideal candidate will bring a high level of a sharp eye for profitability drivers —working closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

What does a Finance Commercial Analyst do at Hogarth?

• Partner with production, sales, and operations teams to provide financial insights and analysis across client portfolios.
• Prepare and present financial data, including client profitability metrics and quarterly business review (QBR) packages.
• Conduct detailed profitability analysis for individual clients, highlighting areas to improve contribution margins.
• Take ownership of monthly revenue and utilization reporting for client heads, ensuring data accuracy and insightful commentary.
• Support the annual budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Build and maintain robust, dynamic Excel-based financial models for forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze revenue streams to identify risks, opportunities, and margin improvement drivers.
• Support rate card analysis across clients and internal benchmarks Hogarth standards to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
• Assists update the RFP pricing model for global markets to support client pitches, tenders, and proposals with market-relevant, accurate data.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of internal reporting tools, dashboards, and automation initiatives.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and strategic initiatives as required.
• Assist in revising and improving financial processes and documentation where needed.

Reporting lines and key stakeholders

This role reports to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager in London.

You will work closely with teams across Finance, Creative, Client services and Production across global network.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent commercial finance experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, deadline-driven industry.
• Solid understanding of production cycles, budgeting, and cost reporting in a creative environment.
• Experience of Financial modelling and presenting data in dashboards, graphs etc.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel is essential. Hands-on knowledge of Power BI and Power Query will be beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; confident working cross-functionally and presenting to stakeholders.

Desirable Attributes

• Comfortable working with both creative, production and corporate stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and adding commercial value.
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hogarth is committed to diversity and inclusion, through our ideas, our people, how we behave and conduct ourselves. Creating a truly inclusive culture at all levels of the organisation that encourages different points of view, making Hogarth not only a better company and place to work but an environment where everyone experiences connection, opportunity and a sense of belonging.

Hogarth Values

Heart and Soul: We love what we do. We bring energy and enthusiasm to all our work. We push boundaries, we are never satisfied and always want to find a better way.

Hands on: We don’t wait for things to happen; we get on with it. We are pragmatic and don’t have an ego. We do what it takes to get the job done to the highest standards.

Honest: We are straightforward; we speak openly and clearly. We operate with integrity and live up to our promises.

Happy family: We enjoy working together. We look out for our colleagues. We are an eclectic bunch. We want to work with people from many cultures and demand great things of each other. Even when things get tough, we don’t lose perspective or our sense of humour.

Hungry: We are an inquisitive community. We want to create an environment which inspires ourselves and others to be better. It is important to continuously challenge ourselves and our ways of working. We aim to provide staff with the opportunities to develop and learn.

Find out more at www.hogarth.com/culture

The Package

• 25 days holiday
• Private Medical Care (Bupa)
• Life Assurance – four times annual salary
• Pension Scheme – Company contribution matched up as follows:
• Employee 4%, Employer 6%, Total 10%
• Employee 5%, Employer 7.5%, Total 12.5%
• Employee 6%, Employer 9%, Total 15%
• Employee 7%, Employer 10.5%, Total 17.5%
• An extra day leave on your Birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• WPP Group Discounts
• Travel Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Discounts
• Mortgage Advice – In partnership with Charles Cameron and Associate
• 1 Volunteering day per year

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Our Hogarth Values:

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

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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