--- title: 'Group Head Reporting & Analysis at WPP Media' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/group-head-reporting-analysis-wpp-media-jakarta-ah7cyh31qht4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Group Head Reporting & Analysis at WPP Media - **Company:** WPP Media - **Location:** Jakarta, Indonesia - **Posted:** 2026-07-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5286692008 ## 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. Finance Reporting Manager – Digital Purpose of the Role Responsible for managing the financial reporting and closing process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial information for management, group reporting, statutory requirements, and audit purposes. The role oversees financial reporting activities, balance sheet governance, intercompany reconciliation, SOX compliance, and the development of reporting team members. 1. Financial Closing & Reporting - Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. - Ensure timely submission of management reporting and group reporting packages. - Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, reclassifications, and other closing adjustments. - Monitor closing timelines and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure all reporting deadlines are met. - Review Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to submission. - Perform detailed variance analysis against budget or forecast and prior period - Perform reconciliation between General Ledger balances and management reporting schedules. 1. Balance Sheet Management - Ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. - Review account reconciliations and aging reports. - Investigate and resolve unreconciled items and unusual transactions. - Monitor balance sheet details and adequacy of provision - Ensure appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with PSAK, Group Accounting Policies, and Regional Reporting Guidelines. 1. Compliance, Controls & Audit - Ensure compliance with SOX controls and reporting deadlines. - Support internal and external audits - Ensure financial reporting processes are supported by adequate documentation 1. Intercompany & Group Reporting - Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies with counterparties. - Coordinate with regional and global finance teams to resolve reporting differences. 1. Forecasting & Planning Support - Support annual budget, forecast, and quarterly reforecast processes. - Provide actual financial results and trend analysis 1. Process Improvement & Systems - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting quality and closing efficiency. - Develop and standardize reporting templates, reconciliation schedules, and analytical tools. 1. Team Management - Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback. - Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with reporting requirements Please read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide. ## About WPP Media ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: WPP Media is WPP's global media collective that combines AI, data, and creative to deliver intelligent growth for the world's leading brands. - **Entity Type**: Division of Public Company (WPP plc – LSE: WPP, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent WPP plc founded 1971; WPP Media formed as a unified media collective in recent years) - **CEO**: Brian Lesser (CEO, WPP Media) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Advertising Services, Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Technology - **Target Customers**: B2B and B2C enterprise brands across all sectors; global clients include major Fortune 500 companies - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "Intelligent growth for the AI era" – helping brands harness data, AI, and media to drive measurable outcomes. ## Products & Services - **Open Media Studio (OMS)**: An end-to-end media delivery platform integrated with WPP Open, enabling scaled creative, production, data, commerce, and personalized media execution. (SaaS/Platform) - **Open Intelligence**: An AI-enabled data solution that unifies fragmented data across ecosystems into predictive marketing intelligence, supporting privacy-first activation. (Data & Analytics Platform) - **Data and Technology Consulting**: Consulting services for data strategy, technology architecture, advanced analytics, audience insight, cloud integration, and platform adoption. (Service) - **Media Management & Delivery**: Expert activation, smart investment, strategic partnerships, and proprietary media solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics for personalized advertising at global scale. (Service) - **Service and Strategy**: Dedicated teams offering deep sector expertise, creative strategy, and business outcomes aligned with client goals. (Service) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent WPP plc market cap approx. £8 billion as of July 2025) - **Key Metric**: $65 billion in managed media annually (from wppmedia.com) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: WPP is publicly traded; works with hundreds of global brands including many Fortune 500 companies. Key technology partners include major cloud and AI providers. - **Growth Signals**: - 40,000+ media experts worldwide - 160 offices across 80+ markets - 1,600+ active job postings (LinkedIn, July 2025) with +8.7% monthly job growth - Strong investment in AI-first capabilities and privacy-forward data unification ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale**: One of the largest media buying organizations globally, managing $65B in media. - **AI Integration**: End-to-end platform (OMS + Open Intelligence) deeply embedded with AI for predictive analytics, automation, and personalization. - **Integrated Ecosystem**: Unique ability to unify media, data, creative, production, and commerce under one roof. - **Global Reach**: 40k+ experts in 80+ markets providing local insights with global execution. - **WPP Network**: Access to 100,000+ experts across WPP's integrated agency network. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Driven Growth**: Embedding AI across all capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes. - **Privacy-First Data Unification**: Building Open Intelligence as a secure, cross-ecosystem data platform that respects consumer privacy. - **Talent Development**: Investing in AI-enabled learning frameworks and internal mobility to future-proof skills. - **Sustainability & Inclusion**: Part of WPP's broader commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as open, optimistic, and extraordinary – with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo. - **Growth**: AI-enabled learning framework, cross-team mobility across WPP’s global network of 100k+ experts. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based roles across 160 offices; global opportunities in 80+ markets. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and work with leading global brands. - **Team**: Join a collective of 40k+ media experts, data scientists, technologists, and creatives. ## Sources 1. [wppmedia.com](https://www.wppmedia.com/) 2. [WPP Media Company Info](https://www.wppmedia.com/company-info) 3. [WPP Media Careers](https://www.wppmedia.com/careers) 4. [WPP Media – What We Do](https://www.wppmedia.com/what-we-do) 5. [WPP Media LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpp-media) 6. 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