Why we're hiring:

The US Treasury team plays a critical role in managing WPP's financial resources globally. We are responsible for optimizing liquidity, mitigating financial risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. Our dynamic environment requires proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented professionals who can contribute to the financial health and strategic growth of WPP. WPP is on a global transformation journey, and this is an opportunity to join and take the lead on cash and liquidity management and related risk management for Group Treasury

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Treasury Analyst to join our US Treasury team in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career finance professional to gain hands-on experience in corporate treasury within a leading global organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of cash management and banking operations. Great opportunity for a motivated candidate to work collaboratively with a team of 30 and lots of opportunities to develop. 

Daily Cash Management:

• Manage daily cash positioning, including monitoring bank balances, initiating wire transfers, and performing daily cash reconciliation across multiple bank accounts and legal entities.
• Manage short term liquidity by issuing commercial paper, money market loan, invest excess cash in funds / fixed term deposits.
• Process and verify electronic payments (ACH, Wires) ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely execution.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.

Liquidity & Cash Flow Forecasting:

• Prepare and analyze short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts by collecting data from various business units and financial systems.
• Identify variances between actual and forecasted cash flows and provide insights to management.

Bank Relationship Management & Administration:

• Assist with bank account management, including opening/closing accounts, updating signatories, and maintaining banking resolutions and documentation.
• Act as a point of contact for bank operational issues and inquiries.
• Ensure data accuracy and system integrity in treasury management systems (TMS) and banking portals.

Foreign Exchange (FX) Support:

• Assist with foreign exchange exposure reporting and analysis, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Support the execution and settlement of FX transactions.

Debt Management Support:

• Assist with debt reporting, interest calculations, and compliance with debt covenants.
• Support the administration of credit facilities and other financing arrangements.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and prepare reports for senior management on various treasury-related topics.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes for treasury-related accounts.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with internal treasury policies and procedures, as well as external regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audit requests related to treasury operations.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies, automation and implement best practices within treasury operations.
• Participate in treasury projects and initiatives as required.

What you'll need:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience in corporate treasury, finance, or banking operations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate to advanced) required.
• Familiarity with Treasury Management Systems (e.g., IT2, Kyriba, SAP, FIS) and various banking platforms.
• Experience with financial reporting tools is a plus.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely.

Organizational Skills: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Integrity: High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Working towards or holding a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation.
• Experience in a global, multi-entity organization.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Prior experience in the media, advertising, or marketing industry.

 

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?

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