Job Description
Discover Your Next Finance Specialist Opportunity
Ready to grow your career with a Fortune Global 500 organization? At UPS, we’re seeking a driven Finance Specialist to join our finance team in Staines-Upon-Thames. You’ll collaborate with managers across the UK, Nordics, Ireland, and the EU Region HQ to analyze financial data, deliver insights, and help shape business decisions. This Finance Specialist role offers hands-on exposure to financial planning and analysis within the world’s largest parcel delivery company, alongside a supportive, ambitious team culture designed to help you reach your full potential.
What You’ll Do as a Finance Specialist
As a Finance Specialist, you’ll perform a vital function in supporting business operations with meaningful financial analysis and reporting:
Data Analysis
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Query and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources
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Identify patterns, trends, and variances to support decision-making
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Conduct variance analysis comparing actual performance with forecasts and prior periods
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Provide actionable recommendations based on findings
Reporting & Planning
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Run, review, and deliver periodic financial reports and management packs
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Optimize reporting processes for accuracy and efficiency
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Build clear, concise presentations highlighting insights and implications
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Support the business planning cycle across UK functions
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Work with departments to ensure timely financial deliverables and collaboration
What Makes an Exceptional Finance Specialist
We’re looking for a Finance Specialist who is detail-oriented, strategic, and ready to tackle challenges with a positive mindset:
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2-3 years of experience in a finance function
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University degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
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Strong background in financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting
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Logical, structured thinker with deductive reasoning skills
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Highly organised, accurate, and accountable under pressure
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Confident in building strong internal and external working relationships
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Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with VBA and SQL is a plus
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Outstanding presentation, analysis, and writing abilities
Why Choose UPS as Your Next Finance Specialist Role
Joining UPS as a Finance Specialist means more than just a job — it’s a career path with:
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A competitive salary from £37,000 to £40,000 per year
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An excellent benefits package, including pension, retail discounts, and entertainment perks
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Industry-leading training programs
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Unlimited career progression potential via our ‘promotion from within’ culture
This role offers exposure to global operations, making it an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional.