The world of finance can be a super exciting one - it’s always evolving and keeps you on your toes! It’s especially great if you’re a whizz with data and you enjoy working with numbers.
From Financial Analyst jobs right the way through to Financial Manager jobs, there’s a lot of career progression in these fields. But that’s not all! Read on to find out just why finance jobs are so rewarding.
1. For career growth and development
There’s an abundance of careers in the financial sector, and the demand for skilled finance professionals is only growing! Did you know that overall finance vacancies in the UK rose by 3.6% as reported in October 2024? This makes it an exciting time for people to break into the field!
If you’re looking to get into finance, we recommend looking at courses and entry-level roles to get your foot in the door. If you’re already from a financial background, Parkdean might just have the roles you’re looking for—more on this later.
2. For the transferable skills
With finance always changing, the skills you develop need to evolve with the industry too. If you can keep ahead of the curve and refine your finance skills, you’ll be in a good position to take advantage of the jobs in the sector!
Working in such a dynamic field not only enables you to speed up your skill development but you’ll be able to take these skills into other roles too.
If you want to improve your chances of climbing a career ladder or moving internally to other roles such as those in marketing, sales, or IT, you’ll definitely want to keep up with your skills learning in finance.
3. For the diverse opportunities
At Parkdean, we offer a variety of roles within finance across payroll, budgeting, and accounts receivable/payable.
Maybe your first thought when it comes to Parkdean is not a career in finance! But we’re here to tell you: we’ve got opportunities! Some of the roles we offer include:
- Finance Analyst
- Finance Officer
- Head of Tax
And many more!
If you’re looking for your next role in a fast-paced and dynamic Finance Team and have a passion for precision, a meticulous eye for detail and are a real problem solver, this is the team for you!
FAQs
What skills are needed for a finance job?
Countless soft and hard skills will set you up for success in finance positions, including:
- Analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Strong IT skills
- Strong planning, time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Whatever you do, please don’t filter yourself out when you apply to our roles! We’re pretty flexible when considering applicant’s skills and experience so don’t be put off if you don’t tick all the boxes.
What are soft skills in finance?
Soft skills are super important when you work in finance, we’ve put together some you’ll need to demonstrate if you’re serious about applying for finance jobs:
- Communication skills: so you can explain financial information clearly to people
- Problem-solving: so you can develop expert solutions for financial challenges or data discrepancies
- Attention to detail: so your reports and data stay accurate
- Time management: so you never miss deadlines for reports and audits!
Join Parkdean today and take advantage of our career opportunities in accounting and finance!
Well, there you have it, some reasons why working in finance can be pretty rewarding! From the array of careers to the transferable skills and opportunities available, your career will thank you for breaking into this field.
Browse our available careers today or sign up for job alerts if we haven’t quite got what you’re looking for yet.
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