Finance Graduate - Stockport - 2027

OCU Group; Stockport; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OCU Group invites graduates to join a two-year Finance Graduate Programme based in Stockport. You will work within the Group Services finance team, gaining hands-on experience across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and control activities to support major infrastructure projects.

You will learn from experienced professionals, develop analytical and stakeholder management skills, and contribute to the organisation's financial performance and growth while building a solid foundation for a career

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2:2 degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities; ability to understand and interpret financial principles.
• Experience from placements, internships, or projects involving financial analysis or business management is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and management accounts.
• Support financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Help with accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash flow management.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to support resource planning and financial controls.

Kenntnisse

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Ausbildung

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics degree

Jobbeschreibung

Finance Graduate - Stockport - 2027

Department: Group Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockport

Reporting To: Emma Morgan

Description

You'll play a key role in supporting OCU's financial operations and helping the business make informed commercial and strategic decisions. Based in Stockport, you'll work as part of our Finance team, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of financial activities that support the successful delivery of projects and the ongoing growth of the business.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance disciplines, working alongside experienced finance professionals and business stakeholders to support financial planning, reporting, analysis and control activities. You'll help provide accurate financial information that enables effective decision-making and supports the efficient management of resources across the organisation.

As part of the role, you'll assist with budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, financial reporting and performance analysis. You'll help analyse financial data, identify trends and support the preparation of reports that provide valuable insight into business performance. You'll also gain experience in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management, reconciliations and financial controls, developing a well-rounded understanding of how finance supports operational success.

Working closely with teams across the business, you'll develop strong commercial awareness and gain insight into the financial challenges and opportunities associated with delivering major infrastructure and utility projects. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility, develop your analytical and stakeholder management skills, and become an important contributor to OCU's financial performance and future growth.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about finance, business performance and problem-solving. You'll be analytical, detail-oriented and eager to learn, with strong numerical skills and an interest in understanding how financial information influences business decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, identifying trends and providing insights that help drive performance and efficiency. You'll be keen to develop your technical finance knowledge, commercial awareness and communication skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced and growing business.

You'll enjoy balancing detailed financial analysis with business engagement, helping to support strategic decision-making, improve financial performance and contribute to the long-term success of the organisation.

Entry Requirements

You'll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential, along with a good understanding of financial principles and a desire to develop a professional career in finance.

Experience gained through placements, internships, part-time employment or academic projects involving financial analysis, reporting or business management would be advantageous.

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.