Finance Associate

Finance Associate - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Negotiable

Job

RAS/K/PE_

Date Added

January 8th, 2026

Location: Birmingham or Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)

Our client, a leading professional services organisation, is seeking a Finance Associate to join their team as an Engagement Finance Champion on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing finance function, supporting key stakeholders and driving best practices across the business.

As an Engagement Finance Champion, you will play a critical role in supporting finance operations and ensuring compliance with processes and policies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building a strong understanding of finance processes and the business you support.
• Managing queries and requests outside the scope of standard finance support teams, using workflow systems to track resolutions.
• Reviewing WIP (Work in Progress) reports, identifying risks and billing opportunities, and escalating underperformance where necessary.
• Partnering with stakeholders to ensure engagement teams understand and meet lock-up targets.
• Meeting with engagement leaders to discuss billing actions and improve financial performance.
• Promoting adherence to finance policies and escalating deviations.
• Supporting compliance and educating teams on finance-related processes.
• Acting as a champion for change initiatives, including automation, self-service, and process standardisation.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge bases and process documentation.
• Taking ownership of your performance and identifying areas for growth.

• Previous experience in a customer service or finance-related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Resilient and confident working with multiple stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.
• Strong numeracy skills - preference for Maths A-Level or equivalent.

• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Birmingham or Leeds office).
• Opportunity to work within a leading professional services organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Interested? Apply today by submitting your CV and take the next step in your finance career with our client.

Lorien Internal is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.