Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting

2 Months ago • All levels • Account Management • $60,000 PA - $140,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst at Hogarth will be responsible for reporting operations and assisting with the transition of accounting functions to the Shared Service Center. This role involves ensuring accurate posting of accounting entries, reviewing for missing entries, and checking entries for accuracy. The analyst will work on BFC reporting packages, including monthly Actuals reporting, Forecast & Budgeting, operational KPI analysis, and ad hoc financial requests. They will provide variance explanations, compare actual results against prior years and forecasts, and assist with forecasting and reporting for WPP requirements. This position demands strong analytical skills and the ability to manage datasets and workflows in a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • Background in Accounting
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Confident presentation & communication skills
  • Proactive and results driven
  • Strong analytical, financial modelling, budgeting, planning, and analysis experience
  • Expert Excel skills
  • Strong forecasting, budgeting, and reporting skills
  • Results driven problem solver
Good to have:
  • Exposure to other areas of finance including FP&A
  • Industry relatable experience
  • Experience within a billable industry is preferred

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 Senior Financial Analyst do at Hogarth? 

Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst will play a vital role in reporting operations and with transitioning of our accounting functions to our Shared Service Center. The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other Analysts in the team to ensure that all accounting entries are posted correctly, review for missing entries, and check entries for accuracy. Responsibilities include assisting with all BFC reporting packages for all North America entities such as monthly Actuals reporting, Forecast & Budgeting, conducting Operational KPI analysis, and addressing various financial ad hoc requests for Hogarth Worldwide via the Hogarth Global team or the WPP teams. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide comprehensive variance explanations, comparing actual results against prior years and forecasts. The Senior Financial Analyst must be able to organize and make sense of large project scopes, datasets, workflows, and assist with the forecasting and reporting for all WPP requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review financial schedules within our accounting and enterprise systems to ensure all data has been entered correctly
  • Review the acquisition of assets to the Fixed Assets ledger and depreciation, prepaid account and corresponding entry
  • Preparation of journal entries as needed
  • Assist with internal controls, SOX, IFRS, GAAP, and company financial policies, and audits
  • Ensure that invoices and operating expenses are entered correctly or accrued for as needed
  • Prepare balance sheet reporting including detailed monthly review of all balance sheets to ensure accuracy
  • Provide analysis on monthly expenses incurred vs. prior 12-month trend, prepare accruals or reclasses as needed
  • Review of month end schedules, and assist with the quarter-end and year-end close 
  • Conduct monthly reviews with department heads to assess actuals vs. budget and provide actionable insights.
  • Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, and operational KPI tracking.
  • Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations 
  • Support the Finance Manager with budgeting and forecasting requirements, including understanding the process from beginning to end and articulating the end result 
  • Ad hoc reporting and financial operations considered necessary by management

Requirements: 

  • Background in Accounting a must, exposure to other areas of finance including FP&A a plus 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Confident presentation & communication skills, comfortable working with all levels of management
  • Proactive and results driven problem solver.
  • Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, financial modelling, budgeting, planning, and analysis experience required 
  • Expert Excel skills
  • Strong forecasting, budgeting, and reporting skills
  • Industry relatable experience
  • Results driven problem solver
  • Experience within a billable industry is preferred 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details. 

Pay Range

$60,000 – $140,000

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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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