Developer – Value Financials, Senior Associate

PwC

  • St Peter Port, Guernsey
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector FS X-SectorSpecialism Advisory Generalist (entry level)Management Level Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.Role: Developer – Value Financials
Location: Guernsey (Jersey would be considered for the right applicant)
Line of Service: Advisory, PwC Channel IslandsGrade: Senior AssociateContracted Hours per Week: 37.5 hoursPwC Channel Islands OverviewPwC is a highly dynamic professional services firm offering Advisory, Tax, Audit and other assurance services to a large portfolio of international and local clients. The Channel Islands firm employs 600+ staff in offices across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is part of an international network of 151 PwC firms employing over 364,000 staff.Job Summary:About Value FinancialsValue Financials is an electronic template service, designed to streamline the creation of financial statements for corporate service providers and managed service providers.Role OverviewWe’re seeking a Developer to join the Value Financials team. You will design, build, and maintain automation layers, enabling our clients to generate, transform, and distribute high-quality financial statements. This role’s core focus is on Python‑based automation, integration, and tooling.Responsibilities:
  • Automation Development: Architect and implement Python scripts, modules, and frameworks to automate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) between client systems and Value Financials.
  • Operations: The Value Financials is a DevOps team. The Developer will have responsibilities relating to customer success through onboarding and support.
  • User experience: Ensure a high-quality user experience through considered process design.
  • Template Management: Collaborate with Financial Reporting specialists to develop and update electronic templates, ensuring consistency and compliance.
  • Integration: Build and maintain standardised integrations with finance systems (NavOne, Efront), data warehouses, and third‑party APIs.
  • Quality & Testing: Write unit and integration tests; establish continuous integration pipelines to maintain code quality.
  • Documentation: Produce clear technical documentation, runbooks, and best‑practice guides for both internal teams and clients.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and coaching to mid‑level developers; foster knowledge sharing and code reviews.
Direct Reports:
  • This role reports to:
  • Value Financials Technical Lead (Manager)
  • Reporting to this role:
Junior Developers (Associates)Qualifications & Certifications
  • PCAP (Certified Associate Python Programmer) or equivalent / higher required.
Skills & Experience Required:Essential Skills:
  • Python Expertise: 3+ years professional experience in Python, with deep knowledge of core libraries and best practices (packaging, virtual environments, typing).
  • REST APIs: Proven track record building automations on-top of thrid-party RESTful APIs. Familiarity with the OpenAPI standard is desirable.
  • Testing & CI/CD: Hands‑on experience with pytest (or equivalent), Docker, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
  • Version Control: Proficient with Git workflows and branching strategies.
  • Agile Methodology: Comfortable working in Scrum/Kanban environments; adept at breaking down complex features into user stories.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
Desirable Skills:
  • Financial Reporting: Understanding of IFRS and relevant GAAPs. Appreciation of our customers’ pain points.
  • Web Development: Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular) to support any UI components or dashboards.
  • Data Handling: Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and data interchange formats (JSON, XML, CSV).
  • MS Power Platform: Familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem
Travel Requirements:This role may require travel from time to time meet business needs. Value Financials clients are global, meaning global travel may be required. Regular travel between the Channel Islands and the UK is expected (6-12 times per year).The skills we look for in our people:All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional.The PwC Professional focuses on two core behaviours: Trusted Leadership and Distinctive outcomes. Trusted Leadership is underpinned by core behaviours that Inspire, Empower and Evolve, and Distinctive outcomes is underpinned by behaviours that Champion, Build and Deliver.Diversity:We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their unique strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit {+ 24 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Up to 40%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? YesGovernment Clearance Required? YesJob Posting End Date

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