Commercial Director
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Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 brands including Coca-Cola Ford Rolex Nestl 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 7500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of todays 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 100000 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 people are the key to our success. Were 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 were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around 2-3 days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does aCommercial Director do at Hogarth
We are looking for a Commercial Director to partner Client Leads for our two key global clients.
This role is based in London but the team and responsibilities are global.
You will share responsibility for the performance of these businesses with other key client leadership team members.
You will become part of the client leadership team(s) with FD-like responsibilities of that business that will includebudgeting P&L ownership and analysis
You will formulate document and present for approval to senior management client strategic plans budgetsforecasts and results
As well as developing relationships with clients directly you will work closely with the account teams to ensure allfinance related interactions with the client give the best possible outcomes.
You will take the lead role in contract preparation renewal modification etc and be responsible for guiding andensuring full contractual compliance
You will develop pricing strategies by finding a mutually beneficial pricing solutions. You will be expected to help theaccount teams innovate with new business models
Working alongside the Client Leads you prepare and present new business proposals and commercial propositionsand be actively involved in the presentation of these to clients
Our location-agnostic approach requires decision making to be globally coordinated globally optimal and locallysympathetic. Flexibility to be available as required by the client both in terms of timing and location is important sosome out of hours commitments will be a feature of the role
You will be responsible for being the strategic commercial lead for global RFP / pitch submissions for existingclients. Working with client leads regional CFO/commercial partners and WPP agency partners
You will be a critical client contact report and be responsible for agreeing fulfilling to-client financial andperformance reporting (eg activity performance metrics trackers savings etc)
You will define and implement process and commercial policy changes roll these out and ensure global compliance
Manage a team of three managers in London
Reporting lines and key stakeholders:
This role reports to the Global Head of Commercial
You will work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders including Global Client MD Global Head of Delivery aswell as colleagues and counterparts globally
The Commercial Director sits on the leadership team covering London offices. The Commercial Director isaccountable for all of the Finance team members based in London.
Requirements
Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA)
Strong academics intellect
Experience of working in a commercial financial role
Relevant industry / professional services / multi country experience
Effective financial modelling
Strong operational awareness
Ambitious and driven
Comfortable in a dynamic environment; adaptable
Professional. Accuracy attention to detail
Effective project management
Well organised and self-starting
Open honest and engaged
Change agent / challenger of status quo
Leadership potential
Good communicator both oral and written
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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.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
