Finance Apprentice

Job Posting End Date: August 15Who are we?We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.The roleWhat will you be doing?Finance Apprenticeship – Build Your Career in FinanceLocation: Dorking – At least 3 days per weekLooking to start your career in Finance? Join us as a Finance Apprentice and gain hands-on experience across Financial Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). You'll develop technical, analytical and commercial skills while studying towards a professional finance qualification and supporting real business decisions. Why This Role MattersFinance helps the business understand performance, make informed decisions and plan for the future. As a Finance Apprentice, you'll gain exposure to reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting activities while working alongside experienced finance professionals and studying towards a recognised professional qualification. What You'll Be DoingAs part of our Finance team, you will:• Support financial reporting and planning activities.• Assist with financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.• Develop skills in finance systems, reporting tools and Excel.• Work with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.• Take ownership of tasks and deliver accurate work to deadlines.• Help improve processes and identify efficiencies.• Build commercial understanding of how financial performance supports business goals.• Study towards a Level 7 Finance Apprenticeship and ACCA or CIMA qualification. Skills You'll Develop• Financial Reporting • Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis • Finance Systems & Excel • Data Analysis & Insight • Stakeholder Management • Communication & Presentation Skills • Problem Solving • Continuous Improvement • Commercial Awareness Why This Role Rocks• Gain hands-on experience in a professional Finance function.• Earn while you study towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification.• Work on real business challenges and financial decisions.• Build technical, analytical and commercial skills.• Learn from experienced Finance professionals.• Create strong foundations for a long-term career in Finance. What We're Looking ForWe're looking for people who are eager to learn, enjoy working with numbers and want to build a successful career in Finance.• Analytical – You enjoy working with data, solving problems and spotting trends.• Curious – You ask questions, seek to understand how businesses operate and are keen to learn.• Organised – You can manage priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.• Collaborative – You work well with others and build positive working relationships.• Accountable – You take ownership of your work and strive for accuracy and quality.• Resilient – You remain focused when managing competing priorities and deadlines.• Commercially Aware – You're interested in how financial inform...