Finance Associate -Procure to Pay

AVEVA; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial software leader in Cambridge is seeking a Finance Associate to manage Procure to Pay processes. In this role, you'll ensure timely payments to suppliers and the correct reimbursement of expenses. The ideal candidate should have around 1 year of finance experience, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and enjoy collaborative work. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, flexible benefits fund, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Annual flexible benefits fund

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid volunteering days

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Around 1 year of experience in a corporate Finance team.
• Enjoy getting stuck into problems and solving issues.
• Ability to build good relationships with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and expense claims.
• Validating payment requests.
• Involvement in Month-End Close and KPIs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

Position

Finance Associate – Procure to Pay

Employment type

Full-time regular (part-time working options available)

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

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. 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 include

• 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

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office‑based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

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.