Senior Accounting & Finance Development Program Associate

Unum UK

. Successfully complete 3-4 rotations (previous work experience prior to Unum may count as a rotation) as in various parts of the Finance organization and broader business units; outstanding work performance while in the assigned roles; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others; self-directed in completing high quality work within established timelines.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeChattanooga • Maine, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $63,500 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Successfully complete 3-4 rotations (previous work experience prior to Unum may count as a rotation) as in various parts of the Finance organization and broader business units; outstanding work performance while in the assigned roles; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others; self-directed in completing high quality work within established timelines.
Work locations may include Chattanooga TN, Portland ME, Columbia SC, and Worcester MA. It’s strongly encouraged that Associate’s experience rotations on two campuses.
Demonstrate commitment to career development and growing financial acumen by pursuing and achieving a relevant Finance credential (CPA, CFA).
Participate in regular monthly/quarterly financial cycle.
Prepare meaningful and complex financial reports for designated area.
Demonstrate strong understanding of analysis by applying knowledge, anticipating issues, and demonstrating ownership of assigned tasks or processes.
Leverage the analysis to make business recommendations.
Continuous assessment of established training and work processes to identify and drive effectiveness and efficiency improvements.
Contributes to operating effectiveness through information sharing, suggested process improvements and effective implementation of change.
Maintain a strong and specialized working knowledge in assigned tasks and analysis of Unum’s products, services and business processes including, his/her specific business area, the issues and technical skills required to support the area.
Communicate issues identified, proactively recommend the most appropriate/effective resolutions and present effectively to management and officers
Work on and/or lead special projects that require research and analysis.
May involve partnering with other business areas to identify and resolve issues
Serve as informal leader/mentor to more junior level peers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other equivalent relevant specialty with minimum GPA requirement 3.0
Must be CPA eligible and have passed at least 1 part of the CPA or have passed Level 1 of the CFA exam
2 to 4+ years of accounting experience or equivalent relevant work experience.
Proven intent to pursue and achieve relevant Finance credential (CPA, CFA)
Ability to link understanding of business processes, business drivers, and changes to other areas and financial results and trends
Strong understanding of the components of multiple financial statements and how they interact with one another
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and navigate change
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; adept at handling group dynamics
Highly motivated individual that is able to take independent actions to solve business issues with limited direction from managers
Ability to prioritize work while working on multiple projects keeping track of and meeting due dates
Intermediate Excel Skills. Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
General ledger systems and reporting tools experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial analysisfinancial reportingbusiness analysisExcelgeneral ledger systemsreporting toolsfinancial statementsbusiness recommendationsprocess improvements

Soft Skills

collaborationself-directioninterpersonal skillscommunicationpresentation skillsnegotiation skillsleadershipproblem-solvingtime managementadaptability

Certifications

CPACFA