Digital & System Admin – Procurement & REWS

Blenheim Chalcot

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of a pioneering venture builder, Blenheim Chalcot, and one of its leading FinTech ventures, Oakbrook. Blenheim Chalcot builds and supports disruptive digital businesses, providing the ecosystem and expertise for them to thrive. Oakbrook, a key company in our portfolio, is revolutionising consumer lending with its data-driven, customer-centric approach. As part of our team, you'll benefit from the agility and focus of a dedicated FinTech company while being connected to the broader network, resources, and innovation of a world-class venture builder. THE ROLE:  The Finance Associate is a hands-on role at the centre of Oakbrook's monthly close and reporting cycle. You will own core finance processing — accounts payable, payment runs, bank postings and expense processing — alongside month-end processes including cost centre accounting, accruals and prepayments, reconciliations and recurring journals, and will deliver a suite of monthly internal and external reports to fixed deadlines. You will also play an active part in the team's automation agenda, taking ownership of automated processes as they go live and identifying further opportunities to reduce manual effort across the finance function. This role suits someone who is accurate, deadline-driven and process-minded, and who wants exposure to a fast-moving fintech finance environment spanning management accounts, financial reporting and structured funding vehicles. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance processing and accounts payable * Own end-to-end accounts payable processing: invoice receipt, coding, approvals, and ledger posting * Prepare and execute supplier payment runs, and complete daily/weekly bank posting routines * Perform supplier statement reviews and ledger reconciliations, resolving queries and differences * Act as back-up for daily BACS files ahead of UK working hours Month-end close and management accounting * Complete cost centre postings, monthly accruals/prepayments, and recurring journals * Reconcile intercompany balances between UK and India entities (GBP/INR) Tax and compliance (UK) * Prepare and file quarterly UK VAT returns (Making Tax Digital), including nil returns Reporting * Prepare recurring monthly reports (e.g. FLA, third-party servicer reporting, cost-to-serve) to fixed deadlines, reconciled back to the ledger Automation and process improvement * Take ownership of automated finance processes as they go live, and help identify further automation opportunities SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Essential * Part-qualified accountant (CA Inter / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or a finance/accounting degree with 2–4 years' relevant experience * Solid grounding in double-entry accounting, accruals/prepayments and reconciliations * Strong Excel skills (lookups, SUMIFS, pivot tables; comfortable working in large multi-tab workbooks) * High attention to detail and a track record of meeting fixed monthly deadlines * Working knowledge of UK VAT: return preparation and filing under Making Tax Digital, filing deadlines, and awareness of VAT groups and reverse charge on cross-border services * Clear written English for internal and external communication Desirable * Experience in financial services, lending or fintech, including exposure to partial exemption for VAT (given lending is a largely exempt supply) * Exposure to ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Microsoft Business Central, Xero) and expense platforms * Interest or experience in process automation (Power Automate, scripting, or AI-assisted tooling) * Experience working with UK-based or international teams across time zones ABOUT OAKBROOK: Oakbrook is a UK-based fintech consumer lender, providing unsecured personal loans to customers across the UK through our proprietary lending platform. We combine data-driven credit decisioning with institutional funding partnerships to deliver fair, transparent credit at scale. Our India team plays an integral role in the group's finance operations, working day-to-day with UK colleagues across management accounting, financial reporting and structured finance. ABOUT BLENHEIM CHALCOT: Blenheim Chalcot is one of the leading venture builders in the world. We have been building exciting and disruptive businesses for over 26 years across sectors including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. These companies are all GenAI enabled and are some of the most innovative companies in the UK and increasingly around the world. The BC team in India has been instrumental to the growth and success of Blenheim Chalcot. Established in 2014, Blenheim Chalcot India serves as a pivotal launchpad for those aiming to make a difference in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship. Blenheim Chalcot India is driven by a mission to empower visionaries to lead, innovate, and build disruptive solutions. We support our diverse portfolio of ventures and create impactful solutions that shape global trends. We provide a range of services to help new businesses get off the ground, including technology, growth (marketing and sales), talent, HR, finance, legal and tax, plus so much more. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: * Be part of the UK's Leading Digital Venture Builder. * Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with diverse talent across BC. * Exposure to GenAI-enabled ventures and cutting-edge technologies. * 24 days of annual leave & 10 public holiday days. * Private Medical for you and your immediate family & Life Insurance for yourself. IMPORTANT At Blenheim Chalcot, we strive to create an environment where differences are not only accepted but greatly valued; where everyone can make the most of their capabilities and potential. We promote meritocracy, competence and the sharing of ideas and opinions. We are driven by data and believe the diversity, agility, generosity, and curiosity of our people is what sets us apart as an organisation. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we're hiring: We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Data Analyst to join our Global Centre of Excellence (COE) in Mumbai. This role will play a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making across Global Procurement and Real Estate & Workplace Solutions (REWS). The analyst will act as a data partner for both functions - owning dashboards, analytics, reporting frameworks, and data quality - while supporting global transformation initiatives, cost optimisation, portfolio performance, and digital enablement. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.   What you'll be doing:   DATA STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE (PROCUREMENT & REWS) * Support the execution of the global data and reporting strategy across Procurement and REWS. * Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across multiple data sources (ERP, S2C tools, real estate systems, finance data). * Define and maintain data validation processes for spend, contracts, savings, projects, portfolio, and transformation metrics. * Drive improvements in data quality at source through stakeholder collaboration and process simplification.   ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS - PROCUREMENT * Develop and maintain procurement dashboards covering: * Spend analysis * Category and supplier performance * Savings and pipeline tracking * Contract and sourcing activity * Perform deep-dive analysis to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and cost-reduction opportunities. * Own and support procurement taxonomies, categorisation logic, and reporting standards. * Partner with category teams and procurement leadership to answer strategic and operational business questions through data.   ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS – REWS * Track and report on global REWS transformation initiatives, including: * Cost savings (leases, operational efficiencies, IFM) * Space optimisation and Space reduction * Portfolio size and footprint by agency and region * Project completion rates and transformation benefits * Support portfolio and performance reporting for senior REWS leadership. * Consolidate and analyse global end-user feedback related to workplace transformation. * Respond to ad-hoc REWS reporting requests with speed and accuracy.   DASHBOARDING & REPORTING * Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI (and related tools). * Translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready visualisations and narratives. * Ensure recurring reports and dashboards are reliable, scalable, and aligned to global KPIs. * Continuously improve reporting automation and self-service capabilities.   STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION & COE ENABLEMENT * Work closely with global stakeholders across Procurement, REWS, Finance, IT, Data teams and relevant external suppliers * Act as a trusted data partner for senior leaders, providing insights, context, and recommendations. * Support COE capability building by documenting processes, sharing best practices, and enabling repeatable analytics. * Liaise with internal and external technology partners (e.g., ERP, S2C, BI vendors) where required.   What you'll need: * 3–5+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles. * Prior experience supporting Procurement, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, or Transformation functions is strongly preferred. * Proven experience working with global stakeholders and large, complex datasets. * Exposure to transformation programs, cost optimisation initiatives, or portfolio reporting is a plus.   TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS * Strong experience with Power BI (dashboard design, data modelling, storytelling). * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling). * Understanding of: * Procurement data (spend, POs, invoices, contracts, savings) * Financial concepts (GLs, cost centres, budgets) * Real estate or portfolio metrics (SM², occupancy costs, leases – desirable) * Familiarity with ERP systems, S2C / S2P tools, or real estate management systems is an advantage. * Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and data accuracy.   SOFT SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data to non-technical audiences. * Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. * Structured problem-solving mindset with business acumen. * High ownership, curiosity, and continuous-improvement orientation. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, matrix environment.   Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid   We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Berlin Brands Group

KLARSTEIN has been designing, producing, and selling products in the areas of kitchen appliances, garden & living, sports and consumer electronics since 2005 and is now one of Europe’s largest digital companies including around 500 employees around the globe.  from 1200 €/month gross -Your final gross monthly compensation will reflect experience, skills, and qualifications. Let’s be honest from the start – this is a junior, entry-level backoffice role focused on repetitive operational tasks. You won't be managing big global strategies here, but you will be the core administration backbone of our daily marketplace operations. If you are looking for a stable environment, don't mind a daily routine, and want to kickstart your CV in international e-commerce, this is the right place to begin. What will you be in charge of? * Monitoring and replenishing prepaid shipping labels for Amazon, eBay, and other platforms. * Solving routine backoffice support tickets and fixing system data errors. * Copy-pasting data, updating internal systems, and keeping our marketplace Excel sheets clean and accurate. * Helping the team with any manual administrative tasks that pop up during the day.   And we expect you to... * Have a completed Secondary or University education. * Understand written English without any issues, as our platforms and daily data are entirely in English. * Be completely fine with repetitive daily tasks – you are someone who finds comfort in a stable routine where you always know exactly what to do. And you will fit in with us because you have these qualities * Reliability and patience – you don't get bored easily and you take ownership of your daily duties. * Attention to detail – you can spot a typo, a wrong number, or a missing label quickly. * Basic PC and Excel skills – you know how to navigate standard spreadsheets. * No previous e-commerce experience is needed – we have a great onboarding and will teach you everything from scratch.   WHAT WE OFFER:  * Teambuildings – Meet your colleagues in informal setting like Family day and let yourself loose during our Christmas and Summer parties. One thing we can assure you of is that we know how to party. * Coffee bar – Help yourself to sweets and fresh fruit, sparkling water, tea or coffee to the heart’s content. * Employee discounts – Save 30% on anything from our brands. Kitchen appliances, top-notch sound systems, garden furniture ... you will surely choose something from 2500 products we have on offer. * Multisport card – Free access to hundreds of sport centres, wellness centres, gyms or classes (yoga, dance, etc.) all around the country. Almost completely paid for by us. * Bonuses for special occasions – We realize, that work is only a part of your life, and will support you on your personal journey as well. And thus, will give you a special bonus on occasions like anniversaries, getting married, etc. * Sick days – On top of an annual leave, you have a few paid sick days you can use to recover. * Slovnaft BAjk – If you want to commute by bicycle, we will chip in on your Slovnaft BAjk subscription (bike sharing in Bratislava). * A wide range of courses – Increase your professional expertise, get hang of people skills or anything else that will help your professional (and personal) life. Courses, books or online library is on your fingertips. * English/German/Slovak lessons – Learn new language or step up your game on one of the professional courses. You can join a lessons with a professional lector online from anywhere! * We offer also place you can leave your bike and after that you can chill in our chill zone, or just took a massage from our massage chair.   WHO WE ARE:  KLARSTEIN creates, builds and scales consumer brands globally. Within the last 17 years we have created and built own e-commerce brand KLARSTEIN We plan to grow even further and reinvest in world-class logistics and fulfilment, innovative digital marketing, e-commerce, marketplace development and other sales channels. To fuel this growth, we are looking for talented and highly motivated colleagues like you to join us in shaping the DNA of KLARSTEIN   JOIN US! Become a member of one of Europe's leading ecommerce companies and fill out the online application below.    CEE HQ Klarstein Business Services, a.s. Grosslingova 6-8 81109 Bratislava, Slovakia cee@klarstein.com