Finance Fp&a Trainee

**Leeds**

**United Kingdom**

**Finance & Audit**

**Full time**

**7/16/2025**

**J00169763**

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.

This is an exciting 12-month opportunity for a highly motivated and analytical trainee to join the Finance FP&A team at Equifax UK in Leeds. As a Finance FP&A Trainee, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team with financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. You will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, contributing to the financial health and strategic decision-making of the business.

**What You Will Do**:

- Financial Planning and Forecasting:

- Assist in the preparation of annual budget and monthly forecasts.
- Support the development and maintenance of financial models.
- Contribute to variance analysis and identify key drivers of financial performance.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting:

- Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for senior management.
- Data Management and Analysis:

- Collect, validate, and analyse financial data from various sources.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Use financial systems and tools to generate reports and insights.
- Process Improvement:

- Identify opportunities to improve existing financial processes and procedures.
- Assist in the implementation of process improvements.
- General Support:

- Provide support to the FP&A team on various projects and initiatives.
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes.

**What Experience You Need**:

- 1+ years’ relevant Finance work experience or achieved 2:1 or above in a Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related degree.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numerical and data analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong work ethic and a proactive approach.
- A strong desire to learn and develop within a finance environment.

**What Could Set You Apart**:

- Experience with financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Knowledge of accounting principles.
- Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Any work experience within a large corporate environment.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A keen interest in financial analysis and business performance.
- A desire for a career in FP&A.

**Benefits**:

- £28,000 salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Exposure to a global organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.

**Application Process**:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. In your cover letter, please clearly state your achieved degree classification if applicable.

Closing Date for Applications: 1st August

Assessment Day: 21st August

**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.

**Who is Equifax?**

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.