Decision Modelling Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK is offering the Decision Modelling Graduate Programme in London, starting in September 2027. You will help clients simplify complex decisions through financial modelling and analysis, working in high-performing teams across diverse projects.

Develop expertise in Excel, VBA and data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Alteryx to construct robust models that support strategic decision-making, while pursuing ICAEW or ICAS qualifications.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and structured financial modelling to turn complex business challenges into insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate options with confidence.
• Ownership and accountability in delivering accurate work under deadlines.
• Ability to communicate assumptions and outputs clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Digital fluency with Excel, VBA and data visualisation tools to enhance insights.

Responsibilities

• Use specialist modelling techniques to solve challenges for major companies.
• Take ownership of a range of diverse projects, including high-profile transaction models.
• Develop expertise in Excel and VBA to construct robust financial models.
• Utilise data tools like Alteryx and Power BI to manipulate and visualise data.
• Communicate and collaborate with EY teams and clients globally; support proposals and deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ownership & accountability

Influencing & storytelling

Digital fluency

Education

ICAEW or ICAS qualification

Tools

Excel

VBA

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Help clients simplify complex decisions through financial modelling and analysis

Programme overview

On the Decision Modelling Graduate Programme, you'll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations make better business decisions through insight, analysis and modelling. You'll work in high-performing teams across a wide range of projects, using data, technology and critical thinking to solve complex challenges and support strategic, tactical and operational decision-making. As a Shaper of the future, you'll build your potential and make a real impact for clients and society whilst working towards a globally recognised qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Core skills for success

• Analytical thinking - apply rigorous analytical techniques and structured financial modelling to turn complex business challenges into clear, actionable insights that support high‑impact decisions.
• Problem solving - break down complex transaction and strategic questions into robust, flexible models that help clients evaluate options with confidence.
• Ownership and accountability - take responsibility for delivering accurate, high‑quality work, proactively managing tasks and maintaining rigour under tight deadlines.
• Influencing and storytelling - communicate assumptions, outputs and insights clearly to clients and stakeholders, enabling confident, informed decision‑making.
• Digital fluency – develop excellence in tools such as Excel, VBA and data visualisation platforms to manipulate data and build models which enhance how insights are produced and shared.

What you will be doing

• Use specialist modelling techniques to solve challenges for major companies.
• Take ownership of a range of diverse and complex projects, such as building high-profile transaction models for mergers, acquisitions & carve-outs, supporting senior stakeholders with planning, budgeting & forecasting processes, decision support modelling and more.
• Develop expertise in Excel and VBA programming to construct robust financial models that aid clients in decision‑making, while also using various data manipulation and visualisation tools, such as Alteryx and Power BI.
• Communicate and collaborate with teams across EY and with clients across the globe, and support project management, proposals, business development activities and key deliverables.
• Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and formal learning.

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  2 or 3 years
• Professional qualification
  ICAEW or ICAS
• Salary
  Competitive
• Start date
  September 2027