Manager- Property Finance

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.

Why we're hiring:

Lead and support global property finance initiatives, driving transformation and FP&A for the company's worldwide property portfolio. This role is pivotal in global business case development, enhancing capital expenditure (Capex) tracking, standardizing financial processes across the global property estate, and transforming the overall property cost category. You will provide expert financial guidance, manage complex transactions, and lead a team, partnering closely with the Finance Business Partners in HQ.

The role provides key financial support to the global property directors in their mission to streamline and transform the property estate.

The role would involve a significant amount of communication and exposure to teams across the globe, with a large volume of collaboration being in New York and London

What you'll be doing:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Drive global property financial strategy, planning, and analysis across a complex global estate.

• Global Property Business Casing: Lead development and review of robust business cases for property investments/divestments.

• Capex & Cost Transformation: Oversee global Capex tracking and lead initiatives to optimize property costs.

• Standardisation: Implement consistent financial processes and reporting across the global property estate.

• Transaction Management: Lead financial due diligence and structuring for global property transactions.

• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate global property financial reporting, including IFRS 16.

• Team & Stakeholder Management: Lead and develop a team, collaborating with internal and external global partners

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance, strong accounting foundations, and experience in complex matrix organisations

• Ideally 8-10 years of property finance experience, 3-5 years in leadership, with global exposure.

• Proven expertise in business case development, Capex management, and IFRS 16 understanding and modelling

• Exceptional financial modelling and Excel skills, strong analytical aptitude, and strategic planning.

• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking.

• Chartered Accounting preferred

Who you are:

You're open:We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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.

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.