2027 Finance Analyst Graduate Programme

targetjobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays offers a Finance Graduate Programme to develop you through two-year rotations across finance functions at our global HQ in London.

You will receive bespoke training from day one and rotate through three eight-month assignments to build breadth and depth in finance, markets, and reporting. Eligible graduates join a program that emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.
• Interest in finance data and markets.
• Ability to work in a global, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and contribute to management reporting.
• Support development of financial models and business insights.
• Participate in training and rotations across finance functions.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Purpose of the role

To support the day-to-day operations of the finance division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To support the day-to-day operations of the finance division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Daily profit and loss analysis for business units, identifying and researching performance impacts, trends, and insights.
• Compilation of regular reports, scorecards, and presentations based on analysis for senior management.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Assist in calls and meetings with fiscal stakeholders.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues, facilitation of individual or group training sessions, and development and maintenance of training materials.
• Utilisation of data and data points in many forms (such as workforce, portfolios) to derive financials for key decision making and support of strategic conversations with senior leaders.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L—Listen and be authentic, E—Energise and inspire, A—Align across the enterprise, D—Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's products, services, and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside immediate function while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset—to Empower, Challenge, and Drive—the operating manual for how we behave.

If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative, and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Our Explorer Programme

You’ll join our explorer programme, a 2-year programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participate in job-based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you embark on the first of three eight-month long rotations.

Why the Finance Graduate programme?

As a bank, it’s hardly surprising that numbers matter to us. But it’s not just about the figures themselves—it’s how we use them that makes our Finance teams so crucial. The better we understand the data, the better our decisions and performance will be.

Our Finance teams, consisting of over 4,000 colleagues worldwide, are at the forefront of gathering, managing, and interpreting vital data. Finance, including Treasury, oversees financial control, reporting, and forecasting, as well as product control. We closely monitor budgets and provide the business with accurate, high-quality financial and management information. By investing in advanced technology and tools, we transform data and models to drive significant business improvements. We also support and challenge the business through enhanced insights, analytics, and resources, and help investors see the full picture of our performance. As part of this truly global team, you'll not only gain expertise in interpreting figures but also take on a critical role as a business manager, helping shape strategy and ensuring our operations remain on course.

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.

You’ll also bring an understanding of financial concepts and markets. What really sets you apart is your resourcefulness, leadership, team spirit, and entrepreneurial drive.

Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2027 to August 2029.

Working In London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

The closing date for applications is [insert date]. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.