Graduate Finance Analyst

Application requirements:

• Have achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a Finance related discipline
• Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme
• Ability to be on site as required

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major public sector transformation programme where you’ll play a key role in reshaping how essential financial services operate across a large and complex organisation. As a Graduate Finance Analyst, you’ll be part of a team driving improvements to budgeting, reporting, and financial planning processes - work that directly supports better services and outcomes for local communities.

Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to work towards a CIPFA accountancy qualification, giving you a highly respected public sector finance accreditation early in your career. This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine finance skills with broader business problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and project exposure.

What You’ll Do as a Finance Analyst

You’ll support financial operations and transformation activity through responsibilities such as:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assisting with budget preparation, monitoring in-year performance and analysing financial trends
• Financial Reporting: Producing clear, accurate and insightful financial reports for senior stakeholders
• Data Analysis: Interpreting financial data to identify risks, opportunities and improvement areas
• Controls & Governance: Supporting compliance, audit readiness and financial assurance activities
• Business Partnering: Working with operational teams to understand their financial needs and ensure excellent financial decision making
• Project Support: Contributing to finance related workstreams within wider organisational change programmes

Why Grayce?

Grayce specialises in driving change and transformation for some of the world’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we've partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high-performing talent in the UK and beyond.

Our Accelerated Development Programme is designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast-track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with one of our impressive clients in a variety of flexible roles such as Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis and PMO.

With your specialism in PMO, you will have a tailored learning development journey bespoke to your role, meaning you are prepared for whatever the day throws at you, whilst learning key skills and gaining industry-specific accreditations along the way.

Join Grayce and accelerate your career!

What makes a great Grayce Analyst?

Education:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a Finance related discipline

Technical Knowledge:

• High numerical and analytical skills
• Experience or exposure to finance through modules or a placement is advantageous

Analytical Problem Solving:

• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, resilient, and eager to learn
• Passion for driving transformation and continuous improvement

Apply now and accelerate your career with Grayce!