Associate Consultant - Business Transformation - Finance

IBM Computing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Consultant in Finance Transformation. The role involves modernizing clients' finance processes and improving performance while adopting new technologies. Candidates should be in their final year or recent graduates in related fields, with strong communication and analytical skills. Opportunities for ongoing training, professional certifications, and personal growth are provided while working independently and in agile teams.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Support for CIMA certification

Diverse environment fostering personal growth

Qualifications

• Must be a UK citizen due to financial sector clearance requirements.
• Eligible and willing to obtain industry specific clearances.
• Interest in, or intention to study, CIMA.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Motivated to develop a finance career and willing to work towards CIMA.
• Comfortable working with numbers and data.

Responsibilities

• Support workshops, interviews, and client meetings.
• Document finance related requirements and help shape future state processes.
• Analyse data to spot trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities.
• Map out 'as is' and 'to be' finance processes.
• Translate business needs into technology enabled solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Curiosity and adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Final year student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related degree

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

Overview

At IBM Consulting, we help organisations rethink how they work using technology, data, and fresh ideas. As a graduate, you’ll join a diverse, supportive team that’s focused on learning, innovation, and solving real client problems.

The Role

As an Associate Consultant in Finance Transformation, you’ll work with clients across different sectors to modernise their finance processes, improve performance, and adopt new technologies. You’ll sit at the intersection of business, data, and technology—helping clients understand what "good" looks like and how to get there.This role is ideal for someone who’s curious about how finance works in large organisations and wants to build a career as a trusted advisor.

What You’ll Do

• Support workshops, interviews, and client meetings
• Document finance related requirements and help shape future state processes
• Analyse data to spot trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities
• Map out "as is" and "to be" finance processes
• Translate business needs into practical, technology enabled solutions
• Work in agile teams across consulting, design, and technical specialists
• Prepare clear and simple communications for clients
• Learn and apply IBM’s problem solving and design methods
• Support delivery of projects across areas such as reporting, planning, controls, or operating models

Why IBM Consulting?

You’ll learn from experienced consultants, receive ongoing training, build professional certifications (including support for CIMA), and make an impact from day one. You’ll join a community that celebrates different backgrounds, supports personal growth, and believes that everyone brings something unique.

Being You @ IBM

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Must be a UK citizen (due to financial sector clearance requirements)
• Eligible and willing to obtain industry specific clearances
• Interest in, or intention to study, CIMA
• Willingness to travel as needed
• A final year student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related degree
• Motivated to develop a finance career and willing to work towards CIMA
• A strong communicator who can simplify complex ideas
• Analytical, logical, and comfortable working with numbers and data
• Curious, resilient, and able to adapt quickly in new situations
• Motivated by solving problems and helping clients improve how they work
• Able to work independently, collaborate in teams, and manage multiple tasks

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.