Finance FP&A Trainee

Equifax; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Life cover

Income protection

Healthcare

26 days holiday + birthday day off

Cycle to work & gym discounts

Job summary

Equifax is seeking a trainee in the FP&A team to support the Finance Business Partner with reporting and analysis of costs. You will help track spend, investigate variances, and flag financial risks or opportunities to leadership. The role involves maintaining AI dashboards and handling ad-hoc queries.

The successful candidate will have a 2.1 or above degree in Finance or a related field, or a year of practical corporate finance experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2.1 or above degree in Finance or relevant field OR one year of practical experience in corporate finance or accounting.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivots and basic formulas.
• Clear written and verbal communication, ability to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partner with reporting and analysis of costs.
• Maintain and improve AI dashboards for financial visibility for stakeholders.
• Investigate ad-hoc timecard and project accounting queries.
• Assist in P&L variance analysis and provide insights to management.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering data and updating models.

Skills

Excel proficiency

VLOOKUP

Pivot tables

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Finance or relevant degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. As a trainee in the FP&A team, you will support the Finance Business Partner with the reporting and analysis of costs, providing meaningful insights to key stakeholders across the D&A, Product, & Technology functions. Your work will ensure that spend is tracked accurately, variances are thoroughly investigated, and financial risks or opportunities are flagged to leadership early.

What You'll Do

• Capitalized Labor Tracking: Monitor and update capitalized labor positions throughout the month, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Dashboard Management: Maintain, update, and continuously improve AI Dashboards to provide clear visibility into financials for a variety of stakeholders.
• Query Management: Investigate and resolve ad-hoc timecard and project accounting queries throughout the month, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Variance Analysis: Support the Finance Business Partner in conducting P&L variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and delivering insights for management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Contribute to the annual budgeting and monthly forecast processes by gathering data, tracking inputs, and updating financial models and systems.
• General Support: Supporting the FP&A team with various projects, initiatives and ad-hoc requests. Education: Achieved a 2.1 or above degree in Finance or any other relevant degree, or a year of practical experience in a corporate finance or accounting environment.
• Excel Proficiency: Strong foundational skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, Pivot Tables, and basic formula building.
• Analytical Mindset: A natural curiosity for numbers, strong problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial data into understandable concepts for non-finance teams
• Time Management & Prioritization: Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.

What Could Set You Apart

• AI Tool Familiarity: Experience using AI tools (like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot) to enhance productivity, summarize data, or streamline daily workflows.
• Relevant Industry Experience: Prior experience or exposure to the financial services sector is a strong plus.
• Accounting Principles: Understanding of basic accounting and financial reporting concepts

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

• We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks.
• We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!
• We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.