Role Overview
WPP Media is hiring a Director, Commercial Finance. This is a contract role in New York. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
Director, Commercial Finance
Overview:
The key responsibilities of the role are to support the Group Director of Commercial Finance:
- Client management – lead client commercial conversations including contract management, pricing, reporting, and ad-hoc needs
- Revenue management – manage the P&L including monthly forecast and actuals reconciliation. Manage and approve costs including staffing, intercompany transfers, and accrual management
- External client reporting – ensuring we are contractually compliant with the ongoing reporting requirements
- Fee Management – Financially manage Fees file to track signed projects to budget and proactively address staffing gaps
- Contract compliance – ensure contractual compliance of all financial obligations to each international client, often dealing with external & internal auditors and client procurement teams.
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or Business OR equivalent professional work experience
- Relevant finance / accounting experience.
- Commercially minded with a natural ability to identify issues and create solutions.
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and process-minded, ability to work cross-functionally.
- Naturally curious to interrogate and validate financial information.
- Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work to their own initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines through excellent project management skills.
- Ability to explain financial information to non-financial people.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Director, Commercial Finance position at WPP Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to WPP Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Director, Commercial Finance position at WPP Media located?
This position is based in New York. WPP Media has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Director, Commercial Finance at WPP Media earn?
WPP Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Director, Commercial Finance role at WPP Media posted?
This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (53 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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