ABOUT PURPOSE

We are Purpose, the global social impact agency. 

We use creative storytelling and campaigns to shift narratives, spark movements and drive change. Partnering with philanthropies, brands and NGOs to inspire people to reimagine the world, and to harness their power to make it happen. 

Our movement-building, culture-changing, participatory projects have delivered real impact with our world leading partners since 2009. And as we’ve grown, our connections around the world have grown too. Yet we’ve never lost sight of what matters, collaborating with underrepresented audiences, impacted communities and unexpected allies, to tackle tomorrow’s biggest problems today. With Purpose.

Purpose specialises in; strategy, creative, campaigns, and impact measurement and learning - across the social impact space. 

We focus on six issue areas we believe are key to our collective future: environment and climate, equity, childhood and youth, democracy and human rights, mis and disinformation, public health. Join the team that madeall this work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Associate is responsible for all areas relating to financial planning, analysis, client service and reporting for the EMEA and India Region. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of finance activities including grant reporting to clients, budgeting and forecasting. 

The Finance Associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to streamline financial processes and improve accuracy of reporting.  

The position will also have contact with senior-level directors and the firm’s CFO, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. This role reports to the Finance Director, based in India, with a dotted line to the UK Head of Office. 

This role is offered at the Associate tier, as a Full-Time indefinite role. We are open to candidates based in and around London. Purpose UK operates as a hybrid office, with in-person attendance as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Provide financial modelling and data analysis support for different business financial scenarios and strategic planning
• Prepare and gather relevant financial information to tailor solutions to client specific requirements
• .Grant/client budgeting, reporting, forecasting, data analysis
• Analyse and update monthly revenue pipeline. 
• Gather financial data, prepare reports tailored to client specific requirements, variance analysis  and forecasting
• Annual budgeting in partnership across offices & departments. 
• Support local leadership on key financial matters 
• Coordinate with global finance team on monthly reporting 
• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects for senior management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-5 years of experience in finance role, ideally within an agency/advertising/client services/consulting organisation 
• Degree in Finance and Accounting with relevant work experience in budgeting, forecasting, revenue reconciliation, client reporting. 
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information as required.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and ability to meet timelines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams across geographies.
• Experience with Salesforce will be an advantage

Purpose takes on some of the biggest challenges in the world, which affect people of different identities and backgrounds in different ways. We are stronger and most effective with a diverse team leading the charge and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.