London Audit - Finance Senior Associate London, England
Job description
The Finance Business team provides objective financial advice and opinions that positively impact the future choices of the business unit. They identify and drive financial improvements whether through pricing, efficiency, resource allocation or cost management. They prepare financial plans, targets, budgets and forecasts for the business unit and report on financial and non-financial performance against these.
Our London Audit business unit generates annual revenues of c.£230m and employs around 900 people. It provides statutory audit, stakeholder assurance and other audit related services to a range of multinational, blue chip listed and private companies operating in all industries other than Financial Services, as well as to a range of public sector organisations. It is a dynamic business, based in our Embankment Place office, supported by a finance team of four.
About the role
As a Senior Associate you should have strong business, technical, analytical and commercial skills and be able to apply your knowledge to provide advice to client facing professionals in line with PwC policies and accounting standards. You should be forward thinking and be able to develop innovative solutions to support the business growth and profitability targets.
You will report to the Finance Manager and work in a small team of finance professionals. Liaising with and working alongside other finance functions, you will develop a network of key finance contacts and build strong relationships, developing new skills. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the following areas:
Business strategy and planning
Budgeting and forecasting
Interpretation and reporting of the monthly financial results; recommending actions
Performance management and improvement
Financial control and compliance, including working capital management
Development of others including client facing staff with respect to financial management
Requirements
Ideally ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified or part qualified
Commercially minded with a deep business understanding
Action orientated and a self-starter
Strong analytical skills
Focused on continuous improvement in all areas of their work
A strong relationship builder who builds trust in key stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Takes responsibility for own personal development
Intermediate to advanced 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 helps 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 a good role model.
Curiosity - Be curious at all times with 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.
