Finance Graduate - #2126611

This Finance Graduate role in Manchester is perfect for someone looking to kick-start their career in accounting and finance . You'll be involved in the day-to-day financial operations, helping the business maintain accurate records and make sound financial decisions.

Client Details

Description

• Support the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to aid business decision-making.
• Analyse financial and operational data, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support commercial objectives.
• Contribute to financial planning and performance analysis, helping to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Assist in the preparation of management information and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support cash flow monitoring, financial controls, and other core finance activities as required.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and operational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across multiple functions, gaining exposure to a broad range of business activities.

Profile

A successful Finance Graduate should have:

• A degree in Accountancy & Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or another numerically focused discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent numerical ability and confidence working with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong aptitude for learning new systems and tools.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding how financial performance drives business success.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to learn and develop within a finance career.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to travel when required.

Job Offer

• £30,000 - £32,000 salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working, providing flexibility between home and office-based work
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing international organisation
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and business operations
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals and senior stakeholders
• International travel opportunities, with the chance to visit and collaborate with teams across multiple locations
• Ongoing learning and development to support your professional growth
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where you'll be encouraged to take ownership and make an impact from day one
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a business that values ambition, innovation, and continuous improvement

This position offers an excellent platform for a graduate seeking to accelerate their career in finance while gaining valuable international exposure and genuine progression opportunitie