Global Programme Director - Finance Technology

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. 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.&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Why we're hiring:</strong></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">As part of WPPs Elevate28 strategy,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">we are accelerating a major Finance Technology transformation to simplify, modernise and standardise the platforms, data and processes that underpin </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">G</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">lobal&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">F</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">inance. This portfolio is critical to statutory reporting, management reporting, forecasting, planning, control, performance management</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">, compliance,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1676860 BCX0">&nbsp;and executive decision-making.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW1676860 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":120}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The&nbsp;<strong>Global Programme Director - Finance Technology</strong> will shape, govern and drive WPP’s global Finance Technology transformation portfolio. This senior enterprise leadership role turns a complex, multi-year agenda into a coherent roadmap that simplifies the finance technology estate, strengthens control and resilience, and enables faster, more trusted business insight.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":120}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The role spans Finance ERP standardisation, consolidation platform replacement, enterprise performance management, revenue forecasting, analytics, finance data&nbsp;foundations&nbsp;and operating model change. It will work across Group Finance, Enterprise Technology, agencies, markets,&nbsp;regions&nbsp;and delivery partners to align priorities, secure decisions, manage trade-offs and ensure investment delivers measurable enterprise value.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":120}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a director-level role requiring strategic judgement, executive influence, commercial&nbsp;discipline&nbsp;and the ability to create clarity,&nbsp;momentum&nbsp;and delivery confidence across a high-profile transformation portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":120}

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