Finance Apprentice – School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme

Type: Apprentice
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About the Role:

Man Group Plc is seeking a Finance Operations Apprentice who is ambitious and hungry to learn. You will join the finance team in our headquarters in London and will be expected to show initiative, manage our priorities as well as solve problems and show attention to detail. You will gain exposure to a first class financial controls environment and develop an excellent foundational knowledge of finance operations and processes.

About the Apprenticeship:

The Apprentice will be studying the Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship alongside Kaplan and will be given full support in achieving the qualification.

Please note this is a fixed-term apprenticeship role offered as part of Man Group’s School Leaver Programme, targeting motivated students aged 17-23, there may be the potential to move into a full-time role following the completion of the programme.

We are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas for this programme or provide this opportunity to individuals who already have a similar qualification at a higher level than the apprenticeship associated with this programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data entry into the Group’s accounting software WorkDay ensuring financial information relating to revenue, commissions and expenses is reported completely and accurately
• Review and analysis of financial information from WorkDay and other source systems, understanding the drivers behind movements, preparing reports as required
• Review of client agreements, invoices, and other documentation to ensure information is correctly recorded on the Group’s systems meaning the Group’s income and expenses are calculated correctly
• Preparation of documentation such as payment proposals and reinvestment instructions
• Assistance in managing the Group’s cash and liquidity, ensuring debt does not become aged and payments are made on time
• Execution of controls such as balance sheet account reconciliations in line with Group’s financial controls framework
• Co-ordination of work with other teams within finance, other departments outside of finance and our teams based in Switzerland and the US

Key Competencies:

• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Highly numerate / mathematical skills
• Analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and a desire to understand the ‘why’ behind movements and change in financial data
• Ownership, taking responsibility for assigned tasks
• Computer literate with strong excel skills (v lookups, pivot tables, sumif etc.) and have the ability and desire to learn new systems

Recruitment Timeline:

• Application Window: 27th May – 23rd June.
• Interviews: 1st – 26th July.
• Offer Deadline: 2nd August.
• Start Date: 9th September.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact . https://diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust’s community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.