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Graduate Finance Analyst

Posted: 28/04/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3102808574
Type:Permanent
Salary:£26,000 - £30,000 Annual
Location:Birmingham
Description: Graduate Finance Analyst. Birmingham City Centre. £26,000- £30,000+ study support. Hybrid working.

Your new company
This role sits within a well-established UK business that forms part of a large international group operating across multiple markets. The organisation is known for its strong financial controls, investment in systems and people, and a genuine commitment to developing early-career talent.
With an upcoming systems transformation project, the finance team offers an excellent environment for a graduate to gain hands-on experience and broad exposure across multiple areas of finance.
Your new role
This is an ideal role for a recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree who is eager to kick-start their career within a supportive and structured finance team.
The role is learn-on-the-job, offering exposure to management accounting, FP&A, and some transactional finance, while more senior team members focus on an upcoming SAP project. Over time, you will have the opportunity to move around different areas of finance, building a strong foundation for long-term progression.
Full professional study support (ACCA/CIMA) is provided.
Day-to-day responsibilities will evolve as you develop, but initially will include:

  • Supporting the preparation of management accounts
  • Assisting with month-end processes, including journals and reconciliations
  • Producing basic financial reports for internal stakeholders
  • Supporting parts of transactional finance (AP/AR) to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
  • Assisting with data and reporting during the SAP implementation project
  • Working with different members of the finance team to gain broad exposure
  • Ad-hoc tasks and analysis to support the wider finance function

What you'll need to succeed
  • A recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Ambitious, curious, and keen to learn
  • Interested in building a long-term career in finance
  • Comfortable working with numbers and data
  • Organised, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
  • Looking to study towards a professional qualification alongside work
No prior finance experience is required, but any internships, placements, or part-time finance exposure would be beneficial.
What you'll get in return
  • Salary £26,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Full ACCA / CIMA study support
  • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Exposure to management accounting, FP&A, systems, and transactional finance
  • Clear development pathway within a structured finance team
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants more than just a transactional role, and instead is looking for hands-on exposure, learning, and progression within finance.
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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