Graduate Finance Analyst

1 week ago

United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time €34,000

Graduate Finance Analyst (Level 7 Apprenticeship)

Job Type: Full-Time.

Starting Salary: Up to £34000 per annum plus benefits

To find out more about the job please click the ‘apply for job’ button to be taken to Imperial job site

About the role

Voted first in UK and Europe and second in the world in the QS World University rankings for 2025, with a thriving community of around 8000 staff and 22,000 students, Imperial is consistently recognised as being one of the world's top 10 universities in science, engineering, business and medicine.

Imperial is looking to recruit graduates to join its 2025 Graduate Finance Scheme - a three-year programme designed to provide the candidate with extensive finance experience and the opportunity to gain a professional accountancy (CIMA) qualification as part of a Level 7 apprenticeship qualification.

We are looking for candidates who are motivated, personable, self-starters with the drive to deliver excellence in Finance.

You must be passionate about supporting Imperial in achieving its Strategy - Science for Humanity. The Strategy is made up of three key strands - Enabling Talent, Powering research and Amplifying impact. You can read more about the Strategy on our website -

Imperial is committed to equality of opportunity.

What you would be doing

Graduate Finance Analysts can expect to gain both operational and project experience on the three-year programme.

Successful applicants will participate in a rotational programme consisting of at least three placements. Examples of placements include working in the Finance teams supporting Faculties, commercial areas, support functions and working in various financial reporting and management accounting roles.

In each placement, Graduate Finance Analysts can expect to gain in-depth knowledge of Finance in Higher Education, as well as exposure to senior leadership across both Finance and the wider Institution.

This scheme is unique in the level of access and input you gain from senior management including the CFO. Graduate Finance Analysts will be mentored by the CFO and supported by the Finance Development Manager and placement managers to develop and grow in the role and work towards long term career aspirations. It is intended that during the training scheme all Graduate Finance Analysts will develop the skills and experience necessary to apply for a permanent position at Imperial.

Graduate Finance Analysts work in a wide range of roles across the College - discover their stories and find out more about the scheme on our website:

Training and Qualification

Graduate Finance Analysts will be expected to complete their study for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification as part of the Accounting and Taxation Professional L7 apprenticeship qualification during the three years. The College will fund the full cost of study towards this including relevant training courses, exam fees, etc. Support is available in the department to help Graduate Finance Analysts throughout their studies.

This generous study package includes time away from work to complete training courses for the accounting qualification with further support is provided on the job via a combination of training, 1:1 coaching and soft skills training.

Salaries will escalate throughout the three years via a combination of annual pay increments and pay increases linked to exam success.

What we are looking for

It is essential that applicants are passionate about higher education and are serious about building a career in Finance in the higher education sector. We welcome graduates with undergraduate degrees in any discipline.

To apply you must meet and reference in your application the below minimum entry requirements. Anyone who fails to explicitly reference how they meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for interview

  • You should have obtained or be predicted a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or show an equivalent), in any discipline.
  • Numeracy skills and knowledge are essential so you must have an A level in Mathematics (or show an equivalent) if your degree is not in a numerate subject (Grade B and above).
  • You should have a minimum of 128 UCAS points (or equivalent) excluding General Studies based on the new tariff.
  • You should have grade 9 - 4 (A*- C) at GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
  • No prior experience is necessary.

Knowledge

  • Numeracy skills and knowledge are essential.

Skills

  • Proactive - enthusiastic and inquisitive, showing initiative and seeking opportunities to improve the way things are done
  • Problem-solving - able to analyse information, draw conclusions and make recommendations
  • Communication - able to get messages across clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing
  • Teamwork - able to liaise effectively with a wide range of colleagues, welcoming different perspectives
  • Time-management- able to manage and prioritise a diverse workload at the same time as studying for an accounting qualification

Qualities

  • An interest in Higher Education
  • An interest in developing a career in Finance
  • An interest in personal and professional development

Further information

The training component of our Graduate Finance Trainee Scheme is funded by the apprenticeship levy and is fully aligned to the level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional apprenticeship standard. Please note that applicants should have the right to work in England and an eligible residency status (please refer to Education and Skills Funding Agency rules, Annex A, for further information).

Please note that applications must be completed on the official form via the Imperial website. CVs by email will not be considered.

To make sure your application stands out, you need to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements and that you have the right to work in England.

Due to the nature of this role we will be shortlisting candidate as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate has been appointed. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We receive a very high number of applications every year for a small number of places, with over 200 applications for the last intake.

Screening calls and interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place in December 2024.

To apply, visit our website by clicking on the 'Apply' button and search for Graduate Finance Trainee Scheme.

Closing date: 1st December 2024

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