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<h1>About us</h1> The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. <h1>Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion</h1> We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. The role  The Junior Analyst plays a foundational role within the Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) team, providing essential support across day-to-day operations. This entry-level position is responsible for executing routine tasks with accuracy, managing data entry, and maintaining basic communication with vendors to ensure smooth transactional processes. Key responsibilities: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist in the creation, review, and processing of supplier records and invoices based on the Procurement Policy.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure timely and accurate data entry of invoices, including matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the processing of vendor payments and assist in reconciling vendor statements to maintain account accuracy.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain comprehensive and organized documentation for all P2P activities, ensuring audit readiness and compliance.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Respond to basic inquiries from vendors and internal employees, providing status updates and escalating issues as needed.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform routine data entry and support basic reporting tasks to facilitate decision-making and process improvement.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in scheduled audits by preparing and providing necessary documentation and transactional records.</li> </ul> Required skills and experience: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy or Finance and/or equivalent courses. Certification of Public Accountancy is preferred, but not required.</li> </ul> Core Competencies: <ul> <li>Accounting Principles: Basic understanding of foundational accounting standards such as GAAP or IFRS, with the ability to apply these principles in financial transactions and reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li> <li>Excel & Financial Tools: Proficiency in Excel and financial tools for data management, analysis, and reporting. Ability to perform calculations, use formulas, and create structured reports to support financial operations.</li> <li>Industry Knowledge: Awareness of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and the broader market landscape relevant to the organization. This knowledge supports better decision-making and risk anticipation in financial operations.</li> <li>Strategic Thinking: Although a junior role, the ability to understand how daily tasks contribute to larger business objectives. Willingness to adopt a forward-looking mindset in process improvements and reporting. </li> <li>Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication with both internal stakeholders and external vendors. Ability to interpret and relay information professionally.</li> <li>Stakeholder Management: Basic engagement with internal and external stakeholders to support smooth financial transactions and issue resolution. Demonstrates a service-oriented approach.</li> <li>Collaboration: Team-oriented mindset with a focus on sharing information and working cooperatively with colleagues across finance, procurement, and vendor relations teams.</li> <li>Data Analysis: Ability to collect, organize, and interpret basic data sets to support reporting and decision-making. Familiarity with data integrity and basic statistical tools is a plus.</li> <li>Problem-Solving: Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving routine issues in the P2P process using structured, logical approaches.</li> <li>Decision-Making: Uses sound judgment to escalate issues appropriately and supports informed decision-making by providing accurate data and documentation.</li> </ul>   What’s in it for you? Our benefits Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available <a href="https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits">here.</a> We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible. Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=talent@ft.com">talent@ft.com</a> and a member of our team will be happy to help Further information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. 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Junior Procure to Pay Analyst- Fixed term Contract