Graduate Finance Analyst

Green Recruitment Company; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Graduate Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This junior-level position offers an exciting opportunity for finance graduates with about 1-2 years of experience who are eager to develop a career in management accounting. The role includes supporting financial planning, cost control, and budget monitoring, along with full support for CIMA qualification. This position also offers a competitive salary of £28,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Full CIMA study support

Comprehensive group benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally within an industry or project environment.
• Enthusiastic about developing a career in finance within the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the cost controller in monitoring and analysing project and operational costs.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and budget reports.
• Provide variance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Strong analytical and Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Finance Analyst to join a dynamic finance team within the energy sector. This junior-level position is ideal for a finance graduate with around 2 years of experience who is looking to develop a career in management accounting and cost control.

As a Finance Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting financial planning and analysis activities, with a particular focus on cost control, budget monitoring, and reporting. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to financial processes within a fast‑moving and essential industry while receiving full support towards your CIMA qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the cost controller in monitoring and analysing project and operational costs


• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and budget reports


• Provide variance analysis and identify cost‑saving opportunities


• Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls


• Collaborate with project teams to track spend, raise purchase orders, and ensure alignment with budgets


• Support the month‑end and year‑end close process


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function

About You

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline


• Around 1-2 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally within an industry or project environment


• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with attention to detail


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Enthusiastic about developing a career in finance within the energy sector


• Motivated to pursue and complete the CIMA qualification (full study support provided)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £28,000


• Hybrid working model (3 days in office – Southampton)


• Full CIMA study support package


• Comprehensive group benefits


• Opportunity to build a long‑term career in the energy industry