FP&A Apprentice at Colliers International EMEA

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance, FP&A, Communication, Analytical Skills, Team Player, Proactive Nature, Attention to Detail, Excel, Financial Modelling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Analysis, KPI Dashboards, Variance Analysis, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Company Description Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers, and investors on a local, national and international basis. Services include brokerage sales and leasing (landlord and tenant representation), real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing and research. We provide our services across the core sectors (office, industrial, retail and hotel) as well as many specialised property types. The UK business is headquartered in London, with over 1200 specialists throughout 16 offices across the UK and Ireland. 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. Qualifications Ideal candidates will have: Interest in developing a career in Finance and FP&A. Good communication and analytical skills. Good team player. Proactive nature, able to use own initiative and is able demonstrate a flexible attitude to the workload Focused and self-motivated qualities with excellent attention to detail Basic Excel skills – knowledge of pivot tables and VLOOKUP is an advantage. Maths A-levels Additional Information Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010. At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step-free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history. Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

The FP&A Apprentice will support the team with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tasks. They will also assist in producing financial reports and maintaining KPI dashboards.