Financial Analyst

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Financial Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

The Financial Analyst is responsible for financial reporting and analysis for Hogarth, a growing production company. Responsibilities include general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis, participating in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, researching and preparing variance analysis, preparing journal entries, responding to client inquiries, providing financial analysis to senior management to improve business KPIs, and performing ad hoc financial reports. The role also involves analyzing foreign currency transactions.

Must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience
3+ years of financial analysis experience with an accounting focus
In-depth understanding of project based billing
Advanced Excel skills
Results-driven, process and solutions oriented
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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Job Details

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.

What does a Financial Analyst do at Hogarth?

The Financial Analyst is responsible for financial reporting and analysis for our growing production company.

Responsibilities:

Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis
Participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations
Prepare journal entries related to assigned functional responsibilities
Responds to client inquiries
Provide senior management with necessary financial analysis to improve business KPIs
Perform ad hoc financial reports
Analyze foreign currency transactions

Job requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with a Finance or Accounting major or equivalent experience
3+ years of financial analysis experience with a focus on accounting
In-depth understanding of project based billing in a high volume, quick turnaround environment
Advanced Excel skills
Results-driven, process and solutions oriented
Strong interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment

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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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