Risk and Controls Senior Analyst

WPP Media is a global media organization within the WPP Group, combining brands such as Choreograph, EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, and Wavemaker. It is an AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. The company operates on an agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, which is powered by Open Intelligence and supports international projects.

• Experience in finance and accounting, including knowledge of IFRS
• Very good knowledge of internal controls and SOX requirements
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar role within an international organization
• Ability to work independently with high professional ethics
• Curious, proactive mindset with willingness to learn
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of business systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Very good spoken and written English

Nice to have:

• Experience in the media or advertising industry
• ACA, CA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualification

• Act as a senior Risk and Controls specialist for the CEE market, advising on anti-bribery and corruption, internal controls, and WPP policy requirements
• Support the design and implementation of financial, operational, and compliance controls in line with WPP guidelines
• Reinforce WPP and WPP Media policies and communicate updates clearly to the business
• Propose solutions to strengthen control environment, processes, procedures, and controls
• Support the development of compliance procedures for the CEE market
• Ensure internal controls, processes, and systems comply with local laws, group procedures, and client contract requirements
• Become a subject matter expert in Risk and Controls systems and tools
• Support coordination of controls, SOX, and internal audits
• Participate in and facilitate walkthroughs with internal and external auditors
• Report audit results to management and monitor timely resolution of identified issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global and EMEA Risk and Controls teams