Coface is seeking a Finance & Transformation Intern to support its UK & Ireland Finance team for nine months. The role contributes to finance operations, reporting and analysis, process improvement, automation, and transformation projects.
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day finance activities and month-end processes
Assist with account reconciliations and financial controls
Support bank reconciliations and customer and supplier account reviews
Help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data
Assist in the preparation of financial reports and management information
Conduct financial analysis and data validation exercises
Perform data quality reviews and investigate discrepancies
Support the team in producing meaningful insights to support decision-making
Contribute to continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
Support automation and digitalisation projects across the finance function
Assist with Power BI reporting, dashboard development and Excel-based analysis
Help document processes, controls and best practices
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance reporting capabilities
Participate in finance, systems and business transformation projects
Support internal and external audit activities
Assist with tax, compliance and intercompany reporting requirements
Undertake ad hoc analysis and project work as required
Qualification
Required
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline
Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and organisational skills
Proactive, curious and eager to learn
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools
Previous experience in working on accounting or financial reporting principles
Interest in business transformation, process improvement and automation**.**
Practical experience within a professional finance environment.
Exposure to financial reporting, analysis and business transformation initiatives.
Experience working with data analytics and reporting tools, including Excel and Power BI.
Opportunities to collaborate with experienced finance professionals and business leaders.
Development of commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Valuable experience that can support future careers in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics or Consulting.
Hybrid working: minimum of 3 days in the London office, with home working.
Coface is an insurance firm that provides debt collection, credit insurance, risk management, and information services.
