WPP: The Creative Transformation Company
At WPP, we harness the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, our planet, our clients, and our communities. With a global network of over 115,000 talented individuals in 110 countries, WPP operates from headquarters in New York, London, and Singapore, with a strong presence in major markets worldwide.
We deliver transformative ideas and outcomes for clients through an integrated approach encompassing communications, experience, commerce, and technology. Our award-winning agencies collaborate with some of the world’s leading companies, including Ford, Unilever, P&G, Google, HSBC, and the UN. We proudly serve 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30, and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP is a recognized leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and ranks 20th in the FTSE 100 for Women on Boards.
Why We’re Hiring:
We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our data and insights team. This role focuses on developing WPP’s spend analysis data structure, business intelligence tools, and visualizations for WPP HQ and the broader network. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to enhance our team’s analysis and reporting capabilities via our spend analysis tool.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Interpret stakeholder reporting requirements and analyze data to provide comprehensive reports.
- Identify and analyze trends and patterns in large datasets.
- Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using Python and SQL.
- Utilize Azure native services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Databricks, to optimize data workflows.
- Clean and validate data by reviewing reports and performance indicators to rectify any issues.
- Produce and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Contribute to enhancing the reporting capabilities of the spend analysis tool.
- Assist with system administration and issue resolution.
- Document the end-to-end reporting process.
- Train and support end-users in using the WPP spend analysis tool.
- Facilitate communication across different business levels internally.
- Engage in additional spend reporting projects as needed.
- Conduct opportunity analyses through further data investigation.
What You’ll Need:
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of spend data management, including supplier categories, AI/ML applications, rule building, and taxonomy development.
- Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation; knowledge of Python is a plus.
- Familiarity with ETL tools such as Alteryx or Databricks is advantageous.
- Solid foundations in data visualization and KPI generation.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Willingness to learn new tools and systems.
- Interest or experience in technology.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to engage with executives at all levels.
- A collaborative mindset and self-motivation to manage workload effectively.
- Enthusiasm for personal and professional growth.
Who You Are:
- Open: You embrace inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging the exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives.
- Optimistic: You believe in creativity, technology, and talent as catalysts for brighter futures and approach challenges with conviction.
- Extraordinary: You thrive on collaboration, believing that together we can achieve amazing results. You are a creative leader and a pioneer in your field.
What We’ll Give You:
- A community of passionate and inspired people who are dedicated to extraordinary work.
- Opportunities to influence and lead projects on an unparalleled scale.
- Challenging and stimulating work, joining a team of creative problem solvers. Are you ready for the challenge?
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical/mental disability. We are committed to fostering a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, striving to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
