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EMEA Finance & Compliance Analyst

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Finance

Location: Madrid, Spain

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a Finance & Compliance Analyst to join our EMEA Regional Reporting team.

You will support the EMEA Regional Finance Reporting team, and the regional management for Wunderman Thompson EMEA. You will work with the finance teams across EMEA, helping to develop and maintain first class finance function that is able to deliver accurate and timely finance and management information.

The main objective of the role is to track, review and analyse all compliance and financial reporting activities across the region and ensure their timely and accurately submitted. 

What you'll be doing:

  • Compliance and financial technical reviews of market submissions. e.g. month end reporting, client profitability, corporate responsibility and other WPP reporting requirements.
  • Working closely with Finance Analysts and Managers to ensure integrity of financial reporting and in accordance with WPP policies and IFRS.
  • Review of all Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance submissions for accuracy and completeness and ensure timely submission.
  • Support Controllers and Finance Manager’s with areas of the EMEA reporting and compliance process for the whole region. This will include areas such as Inter Company or Lease Accounting.
  • Produce financial management reports for markets and senior members of the team.
  • Support markets with their SOX compliance and ensure compliance at a regional level.
  • Ad-hoc projects and tasks as requested.

What you'll need:

  • Graduate with relevant degree (Accounting/Finance/ Business Administration, etc) or school leaver with a keen interest in finance, accounting and business.
  • Up to 2 years of practical experience. We will provide full training so first jobbers will be considered.
  • Good systems skills
  • Aptitude for process improvement and automation
  • Studying for global accounting qualification is a plus
  • Fluent in English (written and oral) and other European languages will be an advantage
  • Advanced Excel skills (Macro’s and Power BI is a plus)
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Ability to form strong relationships with colleagues
  • Ability to learn quickly

Who you are:

  • Energetic and practical approach, with good attention to detail
  • Analytical, critical, organizational skills
  • Good team player, confident, with a sense of humour
  • Clear and effective communicator
  • Strong work ethics & highly committed to the success of the team, region and company

 

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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