Senior Analyst, Global Commercial

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust .
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Impact and Summary

Are you a data-driven individual passionate about the media industry? Join our Global Commercial team as a Senior Analyst and gain hands-on experience analysing multi-million-dollar contracts for some of the world's most recognisable brands.

This exciting role offers hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, and project coordination within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with experienced commercial managers, develop sought-after analytical skills, and gain a deep understanding of global media operations, with opportunities to interact with clients.

We value strategic thinking, strong communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, cleanse, analyse and present commercial data and summarise key findings which may include creating graphs and presentations.
• Maintain and own internal databases and trackers, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and integrity.
• Ensure timely completion of reporting in line with deadlines.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with market teams to collect, consolidate, and analyse key financial and commercial data.
• Develop a strong understanding of client contracts, including remuneration models, contractual structures (local vs. global), billing structures, payment terms, and performance-related fees.
• Support commercial managers in client meetings.

Business Growth & Compliance

• Assist in the development of commercial proposals for new business opportunities. Accountability for all information requests and consolidation.

Skills and Behaviours :

• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to identify patterns and draw conclusions from data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, and data manipulation).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and highly motivated with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts (e.g., revenue, costs, and profit).
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media 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.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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