Manager, Transaction Services

at  WPP

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

• Financial and commercial due diligence on potential acquisition targets, including:
• Overview of the business, points of differentiation, strategic rationale
• Detailed review of historical trading performance
• Contractual review of trading terms with key clients and suppliers
• Key management and areas of development in the organisation
• Accounting policies and impact of alignment with WPP policies
• Quality of earnings assessment
• Review of forecast performance, including presentation of sensitised projections
• Analysis of balance sheet, cash conversion and working capital requirements
• Work with WPP Corporate Development and operating company senior management to discuss diligence findings, deal pricing, working capital.
• Work with WPP’s Legal and Tax teams on areas such as employment and financial clauses in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA).
• Support WPP operating companies to create post-deal integration plans, leveraging the knowledge gained during due diligence.
• Establish the initial basis for post-acquisition group reporting.
• Involvement in discrete strategic projects supporting financial decision-making for various Group-wide initiatives.