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 100,000 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 500.
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.
Why we're hiring:
- The primary focus of the data analyst is to support the data and insights team with the continued development of WPP’s spend analysis data structure, business intelligence tools and visualisations for WPP HQ and the wider WPP network.
- The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work with stakeholders across several departments developing our team’s analysis and reporting capabilities via our spend analysis tool.
What you'll be doing:
- Manage monthly data feeds for spend/accounts payable – data collection, follow ups, cleansing, ETL operations, quality checks etc.
- Moving existing quarterly data feeds to monthly
- Data maintenance and governance – company code master, operating Company hierarchy master etc.
- Assist in continuous improvement plan – tweaks/modifications in data templates, process optimization.
- Designing and building data workflow/pipelines.
- Identify and interpret trends/patterns in large datasets.
- Interpret stakeholder requirements, analyse data and provide outgoing reports.
- Produce and track key performance indicators
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the spend analysis tool’s reporting capabilities
- Assist with system administration and issue resolution
- Document end-to-end reporting process.
- Be available to train and support end users on the use of the WPP spend analysis tool
- Assist with communications process with different business levels internally
- Be prepared to work on other complimentary spend reporting projects
- Assist in opportunity analysis through further data investigation
What you'll need:
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Minimum 5+ years of experience and Alteryx is good to have.
- Spend data management – supplier category understanding, leveraging AI/ML output, rule building, data repository maintenance, supplier grouping, taxonomy building.
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and analysis, Python is a plus.
- Experience of ETL tools such as Alteryx, Databricks is a plus.
- Strong fundamentals in Data Visualization and KPI generation
- Competence in MS Office – Advanced excel is a plus.
- Willingness to learn new tools and systems.
- Technology experience or interest
- Good attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable in dealing with all levels of company executives.
- Team player but also able to determine workload and be self-motivated.
- General enthusiasm for growth and a willingness to be hands on.
Who you are:
You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
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.
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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