Head of Programme, EPM

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. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. 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. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: WPP is embarking on a major transformation to replace its legacy BFC platform and modernise enterprise performance management across the group. The programme will deliver a scalable, integrated capability for financial consolidation, planning, forecasting and management reporting. This change is critical to: • Replace ageing and increasingly constrained consolidation technology • Standardise and simplify group finance processes, data and controls • Improve the speed, quality and transparency of close, planning, forecasting and reporting • Create a scalable EPM foundation that supports future business and regulatory needs A dedicated Head of Programme is needed to lead this complex, business-critical transformation across Finance and Enterprise Technology, align senior stakeholders, manage implementation partners and ensure the new EPM capability is delivered safely and adopted globally. The Head of Programme is accountable for the overall success of the EPM Transformation Programme , replacing WPP’s legacy BFC platform and delivering a modern enterprise performance management capability for group consolidation, planning, forecasting and management reporting. The role provides leadership, governance and direction across finance, technology, data, process and change workstreams, ensuring the programme delivers controlled transition, measurable business outcomes and sustainable adoption. Key responsibilities include: • Strategic Leadership : Define and maintain the EPM programme vision, target outcomes and integrated roadmap, aligned to Finance and Enterprise Technology strategy. • Governance & Assurance : Establish robust governance, design authority, delivery controls and assurance across business, data, technology and implementation partners. • Benefits Realisation : Deliver measurable improvements in close, consolidation, planning, forecasting, reporting, controls and user productivity. • Stakeholder Engagement : Build strong relationships with Finance, Enterprise Technology, markets, agencies, sponsors and delivery partners to secure decisions and resolve issues. • Resource & Financial Management : Oversee the programme budget, resources, commercial commitments and system integrator performance to optimise cost, quality and value. • Change & Adoption : Ensure finance process readiness, data migration, training, deployment and adoption across a complex global organisation. What you'll be doing: • Define and maintain the vision, outcomes and integrated roadmap for the EPM Transformation Programme • Build strong relationships with senior Finance, Enterprise Technology, market and agency leaders to drive alignment, decisions and ownership • Lead the replacement of BFC and implementation of the selected EPM platform across consolidation, planning, forecasting and reporting • Ensure business, process, data, technology and change deliverables are high quality, clearly scoped