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Our purpose focuses on how we contribute to society, and how our business decisions can contribute to greater trust and solving important problems. In order to achieve our purpose and deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need first-class support internally. The people who power us - our internal teams - have a vital role to make sure we have all the right resources, services and technology to be the best we can be. Not all of us work directly with external clients.An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Associate working for internal finance providing decision support and solutions on technical and commercial financial issues. The role will be supporting a business unit within the Tax practice. They will report to the Finance Business Partner . The role is offered as permanent.

As a Finance Associate the individual should have a basic understanding of business, technical, analytical and possess commercial skills and be able to apply their knowledge to provide support to the Finance Business Partner and client facing teams. The individual should be enthusiastic to learn, able to prioritise, confident to communicate in both verbal and written forms and be a strong relationship builder.

The Finance Associate will play a key role in the following areas:

• Performance management

• Performance improvement

• Financial control and compliance

• Building relationships and sharing knowledge

• Providing data input into forecasting and budgeting

Requirements

• Ability to prioritise workload, ask questions and promote financial best practice

• Action orientated and enthusiastic to take on new tasks

• Focused on continuous improvement and learning in all areas of their work

• A strong relationship builder who builds trust in their key stakeholders

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Takes responsibility for their own personal development

• Basic to intermediate excel

Additional information

The leadership and relationship skills we look for in future employees;

Networking and relationships - Build and maintain strong relationships within other operational functions, shares knowledge and challenges data integrity. Makes themselves known as a point of contact. Owns relationships with staff and demonstrates business acumen by proactively sharing knowledge for business improvement. Works closely on a regular basis and works collaboratively during critical times such as annual budgets.

Leadership - Demonstrate impact during meetings whilst actively listening and flexing style to deliver desired results. Suggest improvements and help drive agendas forward. Is a problem solver and identifies areas for developing deeper relationships. Are seen as the go to person in their business unit. Good at sharing knowledge, mentoring or coaching and acting as a good role model.

Curiosity - Be curious at all times with a thirst for wider business knowledge. Builds relationships within their business unit and the wider firm. Strong engagement in peer group, inquisitive about wider issues, takes an interest in discussions/topics. Proactively explores opportunities to be involved in wider projects.