Hogarth Worldwide
Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca‑Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging and measurable content across all channels and media – both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever‑changing world of today’s content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global list. We’re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
A Hybrid working model 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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a Senior Financial Analyst – Contract do at Hogarth? Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, the contract Senior Financial Analyst will play a vital role in reporting operations and with the transitioning of our accounting functions to our Shared Service Center. The contract Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other Analysts in the team to ensure that all accounting entries are posted correctly, review for missing entries and check entries for accuracy. Responsibilities include assisting with all BFC reporting packages for all North America entities such as monthly Actuals reporting, Forecast & Budgeting, conducting Operational KPI analysis and addressing various financial ad‑hoc requests for Hogarth Worldwide via the Hogarth Global team or the WPP teams. The contract Senior Financial Analyst will provide comprehensive variance explanations comparing actual results against prior years and forecasts. The contract Senior Financial Analyst must be able to organise and make sense of large project scopes, datasets, workflows and assist with the forecasting and reporting for all WPP requirements.
Responsibilities
Review financial schedules within our accounting and enterprise systems to ensure all data has been entered correctly
Review the acquisition of assets to the Fixed Assets ledger and depreciation, prepaid account and corresponding entry
Preparation of journal entries as needed
Assist with internal controls SOX, IFRS, GAAP and company financial policies and audits
Ensure that invoices and operating expenses are entered correctly or accrued for as needed
Prepare balance sheet reporting including detailed monthly review of all balance sheets to ensure accuracy
Provide analysis on monthly expenses incurred vs. prior 12‑month trend, prepare accruals or re‑classes as needed
Review of month‑end schedules and assist with the quarter‑end and year‑end close
Conduct monthly reviews with department heads to assess actuals vs. budget and provide actionable insights
Deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet variance analysis and operational KPI tracking
Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations
Support the Finance Manager with budgeting and forecasting requirements including understanding the process from beginning to end and articulating the end result
Ad‑hoc reporting and financial operations considered necessary by management
Requirements
Background in Accounting a must, exposure to other areas of finance including FP&A a plus
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
Confident presentation and communication skills; comfortable working with all levels of management
Proactive and results‑driven problem solver
Thrives in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
Strong analytical, financial modelling, budgeting, planning and analysis experience required
Expert Excel skills
Strong forecasting, budgeting and reporting skills
Industry‑relatable experience
Results‑driven problem solver
Experience within a billable industry is preferred
Availability to come onsite
Pay Range $28.85 – $67.31 per hour
Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.
Our Hogarth Values Hands on No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project big or small gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It’s how we deliver real results without cutting corners.
Honesty We are real and authentic with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.
Heart & Soul We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond good enough because we care deeply about our craft and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do and it shows.
Happy Family Creating a space where everyone feels valued even when opinions differ makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together and never lose our sense of humor.
Hungry Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment and always seek out what’s next. We never settle and we never stop learning.
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WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global list. We’re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
A Hybrid working model 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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a Senior Financial Analyst – Contract do at Hogarth? Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, the contract Senior Financial Analyst will play a vital role in reporting operations and with the transitioning of our accounting functions to our Shared Service Center. The contract Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other Analysts in the team to ensure that all accounting entries are posted correctly, review for missing entries and check entries for accuracy. Responsibilities include assisting with all BFC reporting packages for all North America entities such as monthly Actuals reporting, Forecast & Budgeting, conducting Operational KPI analysis and addressing various financial ad‑hoc requests for Hogarth Worldwide via the Hogarth Global team or the WPP teams. The contract Senior Financial Analyst will provide comprehensive variance explanations comparing actual results against prior years and forecasts. The contract Senior Financial Analyst must be able to organise and make sense of large project scopes, datasets, workflows and assist with the forecasting and reporting for all WPP requirements.
Responsibilities
Review financial schedules within our accounting and enterprise systems to ensure all data has been entered correctly
Review the acquisition of assets to the Fixed Assets ledger and depreciation, prepaid account and corresponding entry
Preparation of journal entries as needed
Assist with internal controls SOX, IFRS, GAAP and company financial policies and audits
Ensure that invoices and operating expenses are entered correctly or accrued for as needed
Prepare balance sheet reporting including detailed monthly review of all balance sheets to ensure accuracy
Provide analysis on monthly expenses incurred vs. prior 12‑month trend, prepare accruals or re‑classes as needed
Review of month‑end schedules and assist with the quarter‑end and year‑end close
Conduct monthly reviews with department heads to assess actuals vs. budget and provide actionable insights
Deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet variance analysis and operational KPI tracking
Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations
Support the Finance Manager with budgeting and forecasting requirements including understanding the process from beginning to end and articulating the end result
Ad‑hoc reporting and financial operations considered necessary by management
Requirements
Background in Accounting a must, exposure to other areas of finance including FP&A a plus
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
Confident presentation and communication skills; comfortable working with all levels of management
Proactive and results‑driven problem solver
Thrives in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
Strong analytical, financial modelling, budgeting, planning and analysis experience required
Expert Excel skills
Strong forecasting, budgeting and reporting skills
Industry‑relatable experience
Results‑driven problem solver
Experience within a billable industry is preferred
Availability to come onsite
Pay Range $28.85 – $67.31 per hour
Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.
Our Hogarth Values Hands on No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project big or small gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It’s how we deliver real results without cutting corners.
Honesty We are real and authentic with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.
Heart & Soul We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond good enough because we care deeply about our craft and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do and it shows.
Happy Family Creating a space where everyone feels valued even when opinions differ makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together and never lose our sense of humor.
Hungry Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment and always seek out what’s next. We never settle and we never stop learning.
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