Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the FP&A team at Colliers UK. The FP&A Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the team with a range of day-to-day finance tasks, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the financial operations of a commercial real estate firm.
The successful candidate will be managed directly by the UK FP&A Manager, receiving high-level mentorship and guidance throughout their apprenticeship. The role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience while simultaneously working towards a professional finance qualification, ensuring a strong foundation of both theoretical knowledge and real-world application
The primary purpose of this role is to:
- Contribute with the production of reporting & analysis of monthly and quarterly company performance
- Assist the team with the preparation of budgeting & forecasting for the business.
- Assist the Head of Strategic Planning with ad-hoc responsibilities.
Systems
- Assist in testing and evaluating new financial reports as part of system changes.
- Gain exposure to SAP B1, SAC and S4HANA
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the team with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts (e.g. 2+10, 5+7 & 8+4 cycles)
Accounting
- Work alongside the UK FP&A Manager and Senior Analysts to understand financial modelling techniques.
Reporting & Analysis
- Assist in producing accurate and timely financial reports
- Help maintain KPI dashboards and other metrics that support decision-making
- Support variance analysis and spend reviews under guidance.
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting packs, including commentary preparation.
- Respond to ad-hoc queries with support from the team.
Other
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for processes, systems and reporting.
- Any other task that may reasonably be required.
