Finance Fp&A Trainee

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. As a trainee in the FP&A team, you will support the Finance Business Partner with the reporting and analysis of costs, providing meaningful insights to key stakeholders across the D&A, Product, & Technology functions. Your work will ensure that spend is tracked accurately, variances are thoroughly investigated, and financial risks or opportunities are flagged to leadership early. What You'll Do Capitalized Labor Tracking: Monitor and update capitalized labor positions throughout the month, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial targets. Dashboard Management: Maintain, update, and continuously improve AI Dashboards to provide clear visibility into financials for a variety of stakeholders. Query Management: Investigate and resolve ad-hoc timecard and project accounting queries throughout the month, ensuring timely and accurate responses. Variance Analysis : Support the Finance Business Partner in conducting P&L variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and delivering insights for management. Budgeting & Forecasting: Contribute to the annual budgeting and monthly forecast processes by gathering data, tracking inputs, and updating financial models and systems. General Support: Supporting the FP&A team with various projects, initiatives and ad-hoc requests. What Experience You Need Education: Achieved a 2.1 or above degree in Finance or any other relevant degree, or a year of practical experience in a corporate finance or accounting environment. Excel Proficiency: Strong foundational skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, Pivot Tables, and basic formula building. Analytical Mindset: A natural curiosity for numbers, strong problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial data into understandable concepts for non-finance teams Time Management & Prioritization: Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment. What Could Set You Apart AI Tool Familiarity: Experience using AI tools (like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot) to enhance productivity, summarize data, or streamline daily workflows. Relevant Industry Experience: Prior experience or exposure to the financial services sector is a strong plus. Accounting Principles: Understanding of basic accounting and financial reporting concepts Application Process: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. In your cover letter, please clearly state your achieved degree classification if applicable. We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday) , paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely. The Perks of being a Equifax Employee? We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more! We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums. Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference! Primary Location: GBR-Leeds-6-Wellington Function: Function - Finance Schedule: Full time