Commercial Finance & Pricing Director

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About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPPs content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for todays always on, AI driven marketing world.

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.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats 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.

What does a Commercial Finance & Pricing Director do at WPP Production?

The Commercial Finance and Pricing Director, reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, Americas, will play a pivotal role in the pricing of new/existing financial opportunities, while managing the financial health of the existing client base across the WPP Production NA portfolio.

Key Responsibilities include:

-Manage the new business commercial process, including implementing strategic, competitive pricing methodologies.

-Manage pricing strategy for existing clients, balancing revenue and profit results with long term potential.

-Manage the financial health of the portfolio, analyzing revenue risks/opportunities and profitability.

-Manage the collection and presentation of data for client required reporting.

-Play an integral part in MSA/SOW/Contract review, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms.

-Managing client communications, including with brand marketing managers and procurement.

-Assisting in the preparation of rate cards.

-Monitoring new business pipeline activity, to help drive financial strategy and forecasting analyses.

Key Requirements:

-10+ years of Agency experience required.

-Must have experience in developing cross functional relationships with non-finance stakeholders.

-Forecasting experience.

-Experience in aligning different perspectives and inputs to generate concise cost proposals and outputs.

-Direct client negotiation experience.

-Experience in development of MSAs and familiarity with legal terms.

-Experience in generating pricing that incorporates AI tools/software is a plus.

-At least 3 years in people management.

-Clear and concise communication skills.

-Advanced Excel skills.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $100,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click [here] for more details

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Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

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