Client Finance Manager (m/w/d)

We are amp, part of WPP: We are amp: A sonic branding agency that’s heavy on innovation, think cutting-edge audio branding and truly personal client work. We craft unique sonic identities for the coolest brands worldwide – from Mastercard to Mercedes-Benz. Our mission? To give brands a voice that creates real connections. How? By masterfully orchestrating sound, voice, and music across every touchpoint. That's our craft.

About WPP: WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 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. For more information, visit WPP.com.

What we're looking for: As our Client Finance Manager (m/f/d), you’ll be the driving force behind our financial integrity and the key partner to our Finance Director (FD). You’ll take ownership of maintaining sound accounting procedures, ensuring we consistently navigate and meet all amp, Landor, WPP, Statutory, Tax, and SOX standards.

This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) based in our Munich office. Because a close connection to the team and a direct line to our CEO are vital for this position, we value a strong on-site presence. That being said, we believe in a healthy balance: Flexible work-from-home days are, of course, part of the mix.

What you'll do:

Assist the FD in the financial accounting close process and prepare management accounts.

Ensure compliance with tax, treasury, statutory, SOX audit and other legal obligations as necessary, including liaison with Landor head office and appropriate local and international WPP departments.

Oversee monthly analyses and create ad-hoc reports that empower internal teams to make smart business decisions.

Responsible for the Accounts Payable, Expense Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cash Reconciliations and Fixed Asset Registers.

Join forces with Client Services and the FD to map accurate revenue forecasts, ensure flawless client billing, and resolve complex financial close issues.

Build deep financial cohesion across the agency by understanding our internal structures and fostering transparent communication between diverse teams.

Read the signs in our operational workflows to pioneer innovative financial procedures and uncover smart cost-saving opportunities.

Act as the commercial compass for key projects, taking full ownership of financial tasks to support project teams and drive profitability.

What you’ll need:

A solid foundation: University Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Several years of professional experience in Financial Controlling, Commercial Finance, or as a Commercial Partner, ideally within a dynamic agency environment