The Role
We are looking for a bright, ambitious and highly proactive individual to join our Commercial Finance & FP&A team.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to commercial finance, business systems and cross-functional projects within an international organisation.
The business is currently undertaking a significant systems transformation, including the implementation of Salesforce across the organisation and the introduction of other business systems.
The successful candidate will play an important supporting role in these projects, working closely with the Commercial Finance Director and wider business teams to assist with implementation, data management, testing, reporting and ongoing systems administration.
Alongside project activities, the role will involve routine financial reporting, transactional support, data maintenance and administrative responsibilities.
We are looking for someone who combines strong intellectual ability with a practical, hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will be naturally curious, quick to learn, highly organised and confident taking ownership of tasks, however small or detailed.
This role suits someone who is organised and accurate, communicates confidently, and wants to grow with an international business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the business-wide implementation and rollout of Salesforce.
- Assist with project coordination, tracking actions, deadlines and deliverables.
- Support data migration, cleansing, validation and reconciliation activities.
- Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), documenting results, issues and follow-up actions.
- Assist with developing reports, dashboards and maintaining system data.
- Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Operations, IT and external implementation partners.
- Support user training, documentation and post-implementation activities.
- Assist with the implementation and integration of other commercial and finance systems.
- Help identify process gaps, data inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide ongoing administrative support for Salesforce and other business systems.
- Maintain accurate and complete commercial and financial data.
- Perform routine data uploads, updates, checks and reconciliations.
- Assist with managing user requests, system issues and reporting requirements.
- Investigate data discrepancies and coordinate their resolution.
- Maintain system documentation, process guides and trackers.
- Support improvements to data quality, reporting and system efficiency.
- Take responsibility for recurring data management and reporting activities.
- Maintain accurate spreadsheets, trackers and documentation.
- Perform detailed checks, reconciliations and routine administrative tasks.
- Follow up with stakeholders to obtain information and resolve outstanding items.
- Ensure that assigned tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Provide flexible support to the Commercial Finance Director and wider team.
- Proactively identify opportunities to simplify and improve processes.
- Support the automation of repetitive reporting and administrative activities.
- Challenge inconsistencies and investigate issues rather than simply processing information.
- Suggest practical solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy and controls.
1. Salesforce Implementation & Business Systems Projects
2. Systems Administration & Data Management
3. Transactional & Administrative Support
4. Process Improvement
Requirements
- Graduate with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Information Systems or a related discipline.
- Strong numerical and analytical ability.
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
- Strong interest in technology, business systems and process improvement.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
- Comfortable learning new software and systems.
- Exposure to Salesforce, CRM or ERP systems.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query or data visualisation tools.
- Basic understanding of financial reporting and business processes.
Desirable, but Not Essential
Working Hours
Your hours will overlap with UK business hours so you can work closely with the UK team. [10:30–19:30 IST]
Personal Attributes
- Intelligence and learning agility: Able to grasp new concepts quickly, understand how systems and processes connect, and apply learning independently.
- Proactivity and initiative: Takes responsibility, anticipates next steps and follows through without constant reminders.
- Problem-solving ability: Investigates issues, asks thoughtful questions and proposes solutions.
- Attention to detail: Methodical and accurate, particularly when handling financial and systems data.
- A hands-on attitude: Willing to undertake repetitive, transactional and administrative work as an essential part of the role.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a changing environment with evolving priorities.
- Confidence and communication: Able to engage with stakeholders across different departments and levels of seniority.
- Drive and ambition: Eager to develop professionally while building a strong foundation through practical experience.
- Reduce the administrative and operational workload of the Commercial Finance & FP&A team.
We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:
The role offers an entry level role to commercial finance, FP&A, business transformation, systems implementation and cross-functional operations.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop technical, analytical and commercial skills while working closely with senior finance leadership and contributing to important business projects.