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Finance Graduate Role in Manchester
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
Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets, offering graduates excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Known for investing in talent, the business provides broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to work collaboratively with teams across different locations.
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.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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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.


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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 opportunities.
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