Finance Associate -Procure to Pay

AVEVA Solutions; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits fund

28 days annual leave + holidays

3 days volunteering

Private healthcare

Pension with up to 9% employer contrib

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

AVEVA, based in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Finance Associate for the Procure to Pay process. The role combines invoice processing, expense validation, and month-end activities within a Shared Service Centre that supports Europe, Canada and the US.

You will work towards accounting qualifications with a team of around 80 finance professionals, in a hybrid setup with 3 days in the office. AVEVA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Around 1 year of experience in a corporate Finance team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and customers.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and results.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices as well as travel and expense claims.
• Validating payment requests.
• Involvement in Month-End Close.
• KPI’s and Inter Company.
• Other day-to-day accounting activities as required.

Skills

Financial operations

Problem solving

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Position: Finance Associate – Procure to Pay Employment type: Full-time regular Location: Cambridge, UK (3 days at the office).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• £1000+ annual flexible benefits fund
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 3 days paid volunteering
• BUPA private healthcare
• Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Income protection insurance

The job As a Procure to Pay Finance Associate, you’ll be performing the essential job of ensuring AVEVA pays its suppliers and reimburses expenses correctly and on time. While you’re in the role, AVEVA will be happy to support you as you work towards your accounting qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Processing invoices as well as travel and expense claims.
• Validating payment requests.
• Involvement in Month-End Close.
• KPI’s and Inter Company.
• Other day-to-day accounting activities as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Around 1 year of experience in a corporate Finance team.
• Problem-solving: You’ll need to enjoy getting stuck into problems. Troubleshooting and solving issues is a big part of this role.
• Collaboration: While process-driven, the role involves constant interaction with other people. You’ll need to be able to build good relationships with both colleagues and customers.
• Details- and results-oriented: This job is about getting the details right. Do that and you’ll quickly be able to see the tangible impact you’re having.

The team you’ll join

The Shared Service Centre is the engine room of AVEVA’s day-to-day financial transactions. Our team of 80 colleagues provides critical control and decision-making support around accounts receivable and payable, expenses, general ledger accounting and the data management of our finance ERP. We already have an established team in Kuala Lumpur that handles Asia Pacific. Now we are expanding the Cambridge team, which covers activity in Europe, Canada and the US.

You’ll be joining a growing and supportive group of people that take great pride in ensuring AVEVA’s transactions are timely, efficient and financially responsible.

Finance at AVEVA

Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.

AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do – and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the AVEVA’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!

Hiring process

Our typical application process involves two rounds of interviews: the first is on-site in Cambridge; the second is digital.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please let us know.

UK Benefits

• Flexible benefits fund
• Emergency leave days
• Adoption leave
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Pension
• Life cover
• Private medical insurance
• Parental leave
• Education assistance program

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

AVeVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

Background checks

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVeVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-based basis.

Empowering you with pioneering tech

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out at AVEVA Careers.