Finance Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Belfast seeks a Finance Senior Associate for critical Finance functions. The role involves support in business strategy, budgeting, and financial control, requiring strong analytical skills and solid accounting knowledge. Ideal candidates are qualified in CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent. Offering flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified / Part Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent work experience.
• Experience of P&L month end close.
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting standards including IFRS 15.

Responsibilities

• Provide business insights and analysis for P&L management.
• Assist in preparing budgets, plans, and forecasts.
• Interpret monthly financial results and prepare commentary.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving

Strong relationship builder

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education

Qualified / Part Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

The Finance Senior Associate within the Business Partnering Team is a key support for general Finance and business decision support. Working closely with the Finance Leaders to produce the financial insights needed by our business and managing local financial control is a collaborative diverse and engaging role and a vital function to the firm.

The individual in this role can expect to be exposed to a variety of critical Finance functions depending on their skills and aspirations. They will also build working relationships with other Business Partnering teams the Directors of Finance business leaders and PwCs Centres of Excellence.

What your days will look like

• Business strategy and planning use business insights and detailed analysis to provide the Business and Finance Leads with support and guidance on P&L management
• Budgeting and forecasting working with the Strategy & Planning lead and Finance Leaders in assisting to prepare budgets plans and forecasts
• Performance management and commercial oriented solutions assistance in interpretation of the monthly financial results and preparation of commentary to the Finance Leader
• Financial control and compliance assistance with providing Business leaders with relevant accounting advice from the bid stage to through the life of engagements
• Engagement Support support on revenue recognition forecasting performance variance activities as required by engagements

This role is for you if

• Qualified / Part Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA (or an international equivalent) or have demonstrable knowledge and skills that these qualifications provide or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
• Experience of P&L month end close
• Able to demonstrate application of accounting standards including IFRS 15
• Strong analytical and problem solving
• Strong relationship builder who builds trust in their key stakeholders skills with good attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Technology enabled mindset and able to identify and drive change through technology adoption
• Intermediate to advanced excel with a focus on continuous improvement in all areas of their work

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24 / 7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accounting Advisory
• Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• Accounting Policies
• Accounting Practices
• Account Reconciliation
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Creativity
• Credit Control
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Escalation Management
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Policy
• Financial Record Keeping
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Transactions

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Government Clearance Required: No

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills: Financial Services,Financial Concepts,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Analysis Skills,Securities Law,Investment Banking,Microsoft Excel,Private equity,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1