Head of Programme, EPM
Core
Lead the end-to-end transformation of WPP's legacy BFC platform to a modern Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) capability for global financial consolidation, planning, forecasting, and management reporting.
Role type
Senior Programme Director (Finance Transformation)
Builds
Scalable, integrated EPM foundation for group finance processes
Domain
Enterprise Finance / Group Consolidation / EPM Systems
Required skills
Large-scale finance/EPM transformation leadership, EPM platform implementation, group finance process expertise, vendor and system integrator management, programme governance, stakeholder engagement, budget and resource management, change management
Preferred skills
Matrixed team leadership, cross-functional delivery across geographies, risk management, regulatory compliance alignment
Technologies
WPP Open, Wrike, Transformation Delivery Framework
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the EPM programme vision, roadmap, and benefits case; Establish robust governance, design authority, and delivery controls; Lead the replacement of the legacy BFC platform and implementation of the new EPM solution; Manage the EPM software vendor, system integrator, and third-party delivery partners; Oversee process design, data migration, integration, testing, cutover, and adoption; Lead and develop programme and project management staff; Coordinate dependencies with Finance transformation, ERP, data, and other enterprise programmes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
