Finance Associate

Salary
- **Competitive plus bonus**
- Location
- **Heathrow Approach**
- This is a _permanent_, _full time_ vacancy_ that will close _in 20 days_ at 23:59 BST_. _

**The Vacancy**

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to launch their career in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). If you're enthusiastic, driven, and ambitious, ready to grow within the finance sector, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you

**What will you be doing?**

As a Finance Associate in the FP&A team, your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Conducting variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and budgets.
- Supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes by providing relevant financial data and insights.
- Gathering and analysing financial data to support business planning and decision-making.
- Preparing detailed management reports and presentations for senior management.
- Collaborating with various departments to gather financial information and ensure data accuracy.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency.

**What are we looking for?**
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.

In addition to the core skills/experience above, the following competencies are essential for success in this position:

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A desire to learn and develop within the finance domain.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Adaptability and willingness to embrace change.
- Integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.
- Eagerness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

**About IRIS**

As one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, IRIS Software Group exists to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations.

IRIS provides software solutions and services that substantially enhance operational compliance, efficiency and accuracy, empowering the users of our technology to look forward with certainty and confidence.

Over 4 million parents use our software to connect with their child’s school, 18% of UK employees are paid via an IRIS payroll solution, 50,000 SMEs use IRIS cloud bookkeeping and 21,000 firms rely on us for legislative compliance.

Our operational software is the invisible but essential beating heart of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance to boosting engagement with stakeholders and enhancing productivity.

It’s vital these mission-critical functions work first time, every time.

That’s why IRIS helps businesses run the tough stuff, stay compliant and get operational tasks done right first time, every time - so they can focus on productivity and growth.

IRIS is a company built on hiring the best people; our people are our greatest assets.

They enable us to be the innovative, market-leading, and high-performing company that we are today.

We’re delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women.

These accolades confirm that our employees have a consistently positive experience at IRIS, with the certifications considering employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, trust in management, effective communication and recognition/reward.

IRIS is committed to engaging, rewarding and empowering our employees, and this is central to what we do.

This is why we work to create an environment where employees feel like they are part of a team.

**Why work for IRIS?**

**The Benefits**

**Generous holiday allowance**

**Charity / volunteering days**

**Income protection insurance**

**Life assurance**

**Employee Assistance Program**

**Private healthcare**

**Additional discount**
**schemes**

**Cycle to work**
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