At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Finance team to analyse data and drive business success.
- Company: VML, a leading creative company part of WPP, known for innovative work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic, inclusive culture with a focus on creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global brands while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; strong analytical and Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
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VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth.
VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including Astra Zeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.
The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.
In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies.
VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
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Junior Commercial Finance Assistant
Are you a numbers whiz with a passion for driving business success? Do you thrive on turning data into strategic insights?
VML, a leading global creative company, is seeking a talented and ambitious Junior Commercial Assistant to join our dynamic Finance team in London!
This would be a perfect first role for anyone looking to get into a commercial analytics team!
This isn't just any analyst role; it's your chance to play a crucial part in the financial health and strategic growth of a multi-national advertising powerhouse.
You'll be at the heart of our commercial operations, providing the critical financial insights that empower our teams and delight our clients.
What You'll Do
- Building the Future: Developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models to forecast revenue, plan capacity, and manage resources for our diverse client portfolio.
- Unveiling Insights: Preparing compelling monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that reveal key commercial metrics and client performance.
- Driving Profitability: Diving deep into client profitability, identifying opportunities for improvement and strategic growth.
- Budgeting for Success: Supporting the creation of client budgets and meticulously monitoring performance against them.
- Spotting Opportunities: Analysing client contracts to identify financial risks and unlock new opportunities.
- Strategic Partnering: Collaborating with our commercial and account management teams, providing vital data for pricing negotiations and contract renewals.
- Shaping Processes: Contributing to the evolution of our commercial processes, making them more efficient and effective.
- Ad-Hoc Heroics: Tackling diverse analytical challenges as they arise, always ready to provide rapid, insightful data.
- Ensuring Accuracy: Working hand-in-hand with colleagues to uphold the highest standards of data accuracy and consistency.
- Staying Ahead: Keeping your finger on the pulse of industry trends and best practices in commercial analysis.
Who You Are
You're a sharp, detail-oriented individual with a foundational understanding of finance and a keen eye for business.
You're ready to make an impact and grow your career within a global leader.
- Educated: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
- Analytical Powerhouse: You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of dissecting complex data.
- Excel Wizard: You're an advanced Microsoft Excel user (think pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas are second nature).
- Data Savvy: You're comfortable working with large datasets and ideally have experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Communicator: You articulate complex financial information clearly and confidently, building strong relationships across teams.
- Team Player & Self-Starter: You can thrive independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Organized & Meticulous: Your attention to detail is impeccable, and you can juggle multiple projects without missing a beat.
- Financial Foundation: You have a solid grasp of basic accounting and financial principles.
Why VML?
At VML, we believe in the power of creativity and data to drive growth.
You'll be joining a vibrant, innovative, and inclusive culture where your contributions are valued, and your career development is a priority.
- Growth Opportunities: This role offers significant potential for professional development and career advancement within our global commercial and finance departments.
- Hybrid Work: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid working model – 3 days a week in our bustling London office, 2 days remote.
- Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects your experience and expertise.
- Global Impact: Work with leading brands on a global scale, making a tangible difference to our business success.
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 an average of four days a week.
If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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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