Finance Graduate Programme

RELX; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in London seeks a finance program participant to join a comprehensive three-year program. Candidates should be recent graduates with a strong academic background and proficiency in Excel. The role involves exploring various finance functions, providing support in financial planning and compliance, and gaining valuable industry experience. The firm promotes a healthy work/life balance with various benefits and development programs.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to extensive learning resources

Qualifications

• Expected to achieve a 2.1 or above in your degree.
• Recent alumnus or completing studies in 2026.
• Minimum of 3 A levels and a A* or A in GCSE Maths.

Responsibilities

• Explore various finance functions through three placements.
• Complete tasks in financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
• Support decision-making and provide financial support.

Skills

Standard office software proficiency

Excel

Passion for learning

Education

2.1 or above in degree

Minimum of 3 A levels

A* or A in GCSE Maths

Job description

And are you eager to grow your career in a global Corporate Finance team?

RELX is looking for its future CFO – could this be you?

About our Team

RELX is a global company that develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in various sectors. As a FTSE 100 company with over 36,000 employees, our objective is to provide valuable insights and solutions to our clients.

About the Role

As a finance program participant, you will gain a well‑rounded foundation in finance. You will have the opportunity to explore different areas and kickstart your career. The program spans three years, providing a comprehensive learning experience. RELX will support you in the completion of either the ACA or CIMA qualification.

Find out more from others who recently completed the programme: https://stories.relx.com/finance-graduates/index.html

Responsibilities

• Exploring various finance functions through three 12-month placements
• Completing tasks related to financial planning and analysis, reporting, audit, tax, and business partnering
• Supporting decision‑making processes and ensuring financial compliance
• Engaging in accounting activities and providing financial support to different teams

Requirements

• Have achieved or are expected to achieve a 2.1 or above
• Be a new alumnus or set to complete studies in 2026
• Have obtained a minimum of 3 A levels (or equivalent), as well as a A* or A in GCSE Maths (or equivalent)
• Be proficient in standard office software, especially Excel
• Be passionate about learning and open to on‑the‑job training for additional software packages/platforms

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

Working for you

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

RELX is a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £60bn ($80bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and NYSE.

The company has four market segments. It develops information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors.

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