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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: We are seeking an exceptional Market Controller DACH to join our finance leadership team, reporting directly to the Regional Group Financial Controller . This is a critical leadership role with responsibility for financial controllership, governance, statutory compliance, and operational finance across the DACH region. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining a strong control environment, and driving operational excellence across all in-scope WPP entities. The position combines strategic financial leadership with operational oversight and transformation support, acting as the primary controllership lead within the market and a key partner to Regional Finance, Global Business Services (GBS), and senior business stakeholders. Scope of the Role Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and operations organisation, with 5-6 direct reports and overall responsibility for approximately 60-70 employees across Accounting, Controlling, Billing, Payroll, Fleet/Operations, and Finance Systems. Own the execution of financial reporting, accounting, governance, and controls across all in-scope WPP entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the delivery of actionable financial insights. Serve as the senior controllership partner within the market, working closely with Regional Controllership, GBS Finance, Tax, Legal, and executive stakeholders. Support WPP's finance transformation programme, Project Lighthouse , ensuring Germany-specific statutory, controls, ERP, consolidation, and operating model requirements are embedded into both the transformation roadmap and execution plans. Drive continuous improvement across finance operations, strengthening governance, enhancing reporting quality, and supporting the standardisation and optimisation of financial processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both the financial performance and transformation agenda of one of the world's leading marketing and communications organisations. What you'll be doing: Reporting, Governance & Compliance Hold Managing Director mandates with joint signing authority for relevant WPP HQ entities in Germany, ensuring statutory representation, legal accountability, and the timely execution of corporate, tax, legal, and governance requirements. Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to support both statutory compliance and group reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group policies, and local statut