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WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. ABOUT WPP We are a creative transformation company.
We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
At WPP we're reinventing creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivaled talent, resources, and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology for clients.
It's our people who make the company, and what we do, extraordinary.
We champion an open and optimistic workplace, where everyone has the chance to thrive and shine.
We foster and celebrate an inclusive culture of belonging, one that embraces diverse thought and individual expression.
Purpose of role The Business Analyst role (12 month contract) is to support the Applications Project Team in planning, developing and deploying technology enabled finance solutions to operating companies and central service functions that are part of the WPP AUNZ Group.
This role will be required to support the team design, document and train business users on new processes which promote best practice and delivers efficiency through improved utilisation of the ERP's inbuilt functionality and other peripheral finance applications and technologies.
Reporting line Business Applications Director
Key responsibilities Accountable for applying agreed methods to carry out investigations, analysis, review and documentation in terms of business functions, processes, the information used & the data on which the information is basedAssist with the portfolio of application projects and be accountable for end to end delivery from our various internal and external providersResponsible for collaborating business needs and views into structured requirements and specificationsResponsible for the quality of the analysis, requirements, specifications & acceptance criteriaResponsible for building relationships and managing stakeholder expectations by clear communication while staying current with business needs and requirementsResponsible for working closely with 3rd Party Vendors to test and implement the requirements and able to provide necessary feedbackResponsible for actively project managing solution deployment including identification and control of issues, risks, dependencies and scope changes which may impact the completion of project deliverables in accordance with the planEnsure the compliance of security and data privacy requirementsParticipate in AdHoc ProjectsTertiary educationA role that will best suit someone who is either a graduate (in any business related discipline) or has 1 or 2 years' experienceKnowledge of Finance systems, data management and the finance processesKnowledge of Media booking and buying processes along with SMD experience would be preferredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal with a strong customer service focusProject and programme management skillsYou have meticulous attention to detail, you are organised and can juggle multiple tasks and prioritiesAbility to work collaboratively with teams and autonomously to deliver solutions to milestones/deadlinesStrong business process mapping and improvement skills and data analysisMotivated, independent and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentHOW WE WORK At WPP, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to build and foster an inclusive culture of belonging, one that is equitable, tolerant, and respectful of diverse thought and individual expression.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where our people feel not only that they have opportunities to thrive, but also that they are celebrated.
A place where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and do amazing creative work, surrounded by leaders and colleagues who are inclusive, supportive, and kind.
We believe that ultimately diversity and difference will combine to produce extraordinary creativity, manifested in the work we do for our clients and the impact we have on the world.
We support flexibility through our hybrid working model which offers the benefits of being together in the office and working from home.
We encourage our people to work in ways that meet their needs and enable them to deliver great work.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.
We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
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