Finance Associate

Job description

Overview We are working with one of our largest key clients in the region who is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Finance Associate to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant who is looking for further development within finance and to gain exposure into a more commercially facing role. The position will be reporting and insight focused, combining strong technical accounting, financial control, and FP&A responsibilities with the ability to produce high-quality commercial insights that support strategic decision-making. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, delivering timely reporting, and providing forward-looking analysis to support business performance.

Key Responsibilities *Financial Reporting & Management Information*

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts, financial reports, and performance packs
• Maintain robust reporting frameworks and ensure data integrity across all financial outputs
• Support senior stakeholders with clear, insightful commentary on financial performance
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reporting

*Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning (FP&A)*

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans
• Manage forecasting cycles, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Produce scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making
• Assist in the development of financial models to support business planning

*Management of Actuals & Month-End Close*

• Own and support month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Analyse actuals vs forecast/budget and provide variance commentary
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies

*Balance Sheet, Audit & Compliance*

• Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and reviews
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting requirements
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and regulatory submissions

*Cash-flow & Working Capital*

• Monitor and manage cash-flow reporting and forecasting
• Support working capital management (AR/AP, inventory, liquidity)
• Provide insights to improve cash generation and financial efficiency

*Strategic & Commercial Insight*

• Deliver high-quality financial insights to support strategic initiatives
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial performance
• Support business cases, investment appraisals, and project evaluations
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning activities

*Market & Competitor Analysis*

• Conduct competitor and market analysis
• Benchmark financial performance against industry standards
• Support strategic positioning through commercial intelligence

Candidate Profile *Qualifications*

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
• Actively studying towards full qualification

*Experience & Skills*

• Experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or management accounting
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Solid Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience with ERP/finance systems (desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

*Personal Attributes*

• Commercially minded with a strong interest in business performance
• Proactive, driven, and eager to learn
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into insight
• Confident working with stakeholders across different functions
• Ambitious and motivated

Career Development This role offers a clear development pathway, with exposure to:

• Strategic decision-making
• Commercial finance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Business partnering activities

Structured support will be provided through mentoring, development plans, and exposure to senior finance leadership.

*This role is ideal for a high-potential finance professional seeking to accelerate their career towards Commercial Finance, while building a strong technical and commercial foundation.*

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