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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p><b><u><b>Who we are looking for</b></u></b><br /><br />An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Associate working for internal finance providing decision support and solutions on technical and commercial financial issues. The role will be supporting the P&amp;O  business unit within the Tax practice. They will report to the Finance Manager/Leader and work with a team of 4 people. The role is offered as a permanent role </p><p><br /> </p><p><b><u>About the role</u></b></p><p>As a Finance Associate the individual should have a basic understanding of business, technical, analytical and possess commercial skills and be able to apply their knowledge to provide support to the Finance Manager/Leader and client facing teams.  The individual should be enthusiastic to learn, able to prioritise, confident to communicate in both verbal and written forms and be a strong relationship builder</p><p>The Finance Associate will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager/Leader in the following areas:</p><ul><li><p>Performance management </p></li><li><p>Performance improvement</p></li><li><p>Financial control and compliance</p></li><li><p>Building relationships and sharing knowledge </p></li><li><p>Providing data input into forecasting and budgeting <br /> </p></li></ul><p><u><b><b>Requirements</b></b></u></p><ul><li><p>Ability to prioritise workload, ask questions and promote financial best practice</p></li><li><p>Action orientated and enthusiastic to take on new tasks</p></li><li><p>Focused on continuous improvement and learning in all areas of their work</p></li><li><p>A strong relationship builder who builds trust in their key stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Good written and verbal communication skills</p></li><li><p>Takes responsibility for their own personal development</p></li><li><p>Basic to intermediate excel</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Additional information</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Opportunity for working from home? (yes) </p></li><li><p>Amount of time client based (0%) </p></li><li><p>Opportunity for job sharing? (No) </p></li><li><p>Need to travel/overnight stays away from home (No)</p></li><li><p>Opportunity for flexible working (hours)? (Yes) </p></li><li><p>Amount of time PwC office based (flexible) </p></li></ul><p></p><p>The leadership and relationship skills we look for in future employees</p><p>Networking and relationships - Build and maintain strong relationships within other operational functions, shares knowledge and challenges data integrity. Makes themselves known as a point of contact. Owns relationships with staff and demonstrates business acumen by proactively sharing knowledge for business improvement. Works closely on a regular basis and works collaboratively during critical times such as annual budgets. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Leadership - Demonstrate impact during meetings whilst actively listening and flexing style to deliver desired results. Suggest improvements and helps drive agendas forward. Is a problem solver and identifies areas for developing deeper relationships. Are seen as the go to person in their business unit. Good at sharing knowledge mentoring or coaching and acting a good role model. </p><p>Curiosity - Be curious at all times with thirst for wider business knowledge. Builds relationships within their business unit and the wider firm. Strong engagement in peer group, inquisitive about wider issues, takes an interest in discussions/topics. Proactively explores opportunities to be involved in wider projects.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><br /><p><strong>Not the role for you?</strong><br />Did you know PwC offer <a href="http://pwctrk.co.uk/tp/rj6_YRe1p-J.K" rel="no-follow">flexible contract</a> arrangements as well as <a href="http://pwctrk.co.uk/tp/rj6_uo6An.J.K" rel="no-follow">contingent work</a> (ie temporary or day rate contracting)?<br /><br /><strong>The skills we look for in future employees</strong><br />All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, &lsquo;The PwC Professional&rsquo; and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.</p>Learn more here: <a href="https://www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply" rel="no-follow">www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply</a><br /><br /><p><strong>The Deal</strong><br />We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have &lsquo;The Deal&rsquo;.</p><p>Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: <a href="https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/about-us/the-new-deal.html" rel="no-follow">https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/about-us/the-new-deal.html</a><br /><br /><strong>Diversity</strong><br />Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.</p><p>We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.</p><p><a href="https://www.pwc.com/uk/diversity" rel="no-follow">www.pwc.com/uk/diversity</a></p><img src="https://www.applytracking.com/tp/rj6-b9xkE_J.K" rel="no-follow" />