Commercial Manager
$27,600–$51,600 year
On-siteBratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive reviews of client contracts to ensure compliance with WPP policies and local market realities, identifying out-of-scope revenue streams and safeguarding agency profitability. Lead and coordinate client audits from a commercial perspective, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors while resolving financial requests from client procurement teams. Establish a local database of commercial terms to create a single source of truth for the agency and partner with the Head of Growth to support new business pitches with robust pricing models. Perform ad-hoc financial analyses to analyze client profitability and drive margin improvements across the portfolio. This role serves as the strategic bridge between Finance and Client Service teams within WPP Media Slovakia, helping to establish commercial excellence in a dynamic multinational environment.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in Commercial Finance, Contract Management, or Business Partnering
- Ideally within Media, Advertising, Professional Services, or Audit sectors
- Excellent contract literacy
- Ability to read, interpret, and challenge complex legal and commercial clauses
- A sharp commercial eye
- Proven track record of spotting revenue opportunities, including up-selling and out-of-scope billing
- Proven experience in leading or managing audits
- Calm, organized, and evidence-based approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with the Finance Director, Head of Client Teams, and external procurement professionals
- Highly analytical mindset
- Strong Excel skills
- Capability to translate raw financial data into clear business recommendations
- Fluency in both Slovak and English, written and spoken
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