TL;DR

Senior Financial Analyst (Media): Ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for assigned business units with an accent on month-end close, statutory/management reporting, and balance sheet governance. Focus on analyzing variances, supporting budgeting and reforecast cycles, and maintaining internal control adherence.

Location: Hybrid in Cairo, Egypt (approx. four days a week in office).

Company

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective, focused on media intelligence and data solutions for leading brands.

What you will do

  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
  • Perform detailed balance sheet and P&L reconciliations and resolve variances.
  • Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecast cycles.
  • Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast, providing actionable commentary.
  • Support revenue recognition in accordance with contractual terms and review client billing.
  • Maintain adherence to internal control frameworks (including SOX where applicable) and support audit requests.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 2–4 years of progressive accounting, reporting, financing experience, preferably in media, advertising, agency, or professional services.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • English: B2 required.

Nice to have

  • IFRS, FMVA and ACCA, or equivalent certification (or in progress).

Culture & Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with teams in the office around four days a week.
  • Opportunities to tap into global WPP Media & WPP networks for growth and learning.
  • Employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.
  • Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days.
  • Preferential partner discounts.