Business Consulting Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK is hiring for a Business Consulting Graduate Programme in Manchester. You will shape the future by combining insight, technology and innovation to transform how organisations operate and navigate disruption.

During the two-year programme you’ll study towards a CIMA qualification in Financial Services and a role-specific qualification in Public and Private sectors, gaining practical client experience and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Core skills for success as listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Working across a range of capabilities including: Business Transformation, Studio+, Finance, and Supply Chain & Operations.
• Working with clients across industries to deliver transformation projects that create measurable business impact.
• Analysing business challenges and industry trends to shape strategies and solutions.
• Developing proposals and business cases that support decisions and drive change.
• Collaborating with teams and clients, using data and technology to improve performance and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Inclusive collaboration

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Digital fluency

Job description

Shape business transformation through strategy, insight and technology

Programme overview On the Business Consulting Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations navigate disruption and transform how they operate. Working in collaborative teams, you’ll combine insight, technology and innovation to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting value. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build future‑ready skills while creating impact for clients, industries and communities. Along the way, you'll study towards the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification in Financial Services (FS), and in Public and Private (P&P), you'll study towards a role‑specific qualification.

Core skills for success

• Analytical thinking — interpret data, trends and evidence to develop insights that inform strategy and transformation.
• Problem solving — break down complex client challenges into practical solutions that improve performance and efficiency.
• Inclusive collaboration — work with diverse teams and clients to deliver shared outcomes.
• Critical thinking and judgement — assess options, risks and implications to make sound recommendations.
• Adaptability — respond to changing client needs, industries and project demands with confidence.
• Digital fluency — use technology, data and tools to support transformation and improve performance.

What you will be doing

• Working across a range of capabilities including: Business Transformation, Studio+, Finance, and Supply Chain & Operations.
• Working with clients across industries to deliver transformation projects that create measurable business impact.
• Analysing business challenges and industry trends to shape strategies and solutions.
• Developing proposals and business cases that support decisions and drive change.
• Collaborating with teams and clients, using data and technology to improve performance and efficiency.

Key programme facts

• Programme length Two years
• Professional qualification Role‑specific qualification
• Salary Competitive
• Start date September 2027