Financial Analyst in Cambridge

This role supports the Senior Finance Business Partner and wider team in partnering across multiple functions and projects. The successful candidate will deliver accurate, timely analysis and insights into business performance, while proactively cleansing, challenging, and improving data and processes. Ideal for someone eager to develop their career in a fast‑paced, software‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support month end reporting requirements, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial analysis, identify and investigate trends in current performance.
• Data cleanse and streamline reporting.
• Provide any ad‑hoc analysis as required.
• Produce and present Function Performance decks and communication to senior stakeholders.

This is a full‑time, hybrid role, split approximately 50% remote and 50% at the Cambridge office. There may be peaks at certain times of the month or year during which some flexibility to working hours may be expected. In addition, AVEVA is a global business, and some flexibility may be required to facilitate effective working across time zones.

Essential requirements

• Organised, methodical, numerate and a high attention to detail.
• A strong level of analytical skills, with the ability to recognise and solve problems through financial analysis.
• An understanding of general accounting, forecasting, and budgeting concepts and principles.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• A self‑directed, fast learning self‑starter, results oriented, good at setting priorities.
• Ability to work in a virtual and in‑person participative and team‑centered environment with a collaborative work style.

Desired skills

• Educated to degree level and/or relevant financial qualification (part or fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong IT skills - Microsoft Excel essential.
• Enthusiasm and the ability to be proactive.
• Able to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.

Finance at AVEVA

Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA's £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription‑based business model. AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do – and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well‑staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!

UK Benefits include:

• Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office‑based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy.

Background checks

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.