L&Q is one of the UK’s largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
The role
This role is purely focused for someone who is currently studying or comes with Financial Modelling experience and wishes to take advantage of an amazing opportunity to start a new career path with a valued-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout your career.
You must be in your second year studying a Computing or AI based degree or have Financial Modelling experience with the relevant skills.
L&Q is offering an exciting opportunity to kick-start your professional journey. Join us as a Finance Analyst and gain hands-on experience.
We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn, is adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality work. This is a chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment where learning and development are at the heart of what we do.
You should have a drive to learn new skills and the flexibility to take on different tasks whilst producing work to a high standard.
As an Finance Analyst - Modelling, you’ll be part of our Financial Modelling team, contributing to key financial performance reporting, on a monthly and quarterly basis.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact
- Analysing performance against budgets and forecasts across the group
- Supporting external reporting to stakeholders such as the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and investors
- Assisting in the forecasting of future financial performance
- Developing a strong understanding of financial processes within L&Q
We value team players who bring a logical approach and a willingness to get involved in a range of tasks.
Your manager will help guide your development and day-to-day work, a mentor will provide extra support throughout your role, and you’ll be working alongside experienced colleagues to learn hands-on, work-based skills.
What you’ll bring
- Enthusiasm for the role and L&Q.
- Computing or AI Based degree/Financial Modelling experience
- Strong numeracy skills
- Ability to understand and be understood, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently, as well as being a good team player
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage/prioritise own workload
- Good problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and grow with a positive attitude to work
- Microsoft Excel (advanced), Power BI, Python (Django framework), HTML, Java and T-SQL (SQL querying)
- Any other coding background applicable for building/maintaining a modelling interface beneficial
- A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
- Hold at least 3 A levels at Grade C or above
- Or hold AAT Level 3
About L&Q
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
