Graduate Finance Analyst - 3-month fixed term contract

getapron.com; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech startup is seeking a Graduate Finance Analyst for a 3-month fixed-term contract in London. This role offers hands-on experience in financial analysis, supporting decision-making, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal for recent graduates eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or related field required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.
• Experience with SQL and Python for data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with data-driven analysis to inform decision-making.
• Write and run SQL queries to extract data for reporting.
• Use Python to clean and analyze financial datasets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

SQL

Python

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

BI tools (e.g. Looker, Tableau, Power BI)

Job description

About Apron

Apron was started by a group of people who’d spent years building products for global fintech companies. But there was one big problem no one was solving. Business payments. The kind that buy tomatoes, tools, and till rolls. The kind that keep suppliers happy and business booming. The kind that should be super simple to make and manage, and yet, aren’t. Payments eat up valuable hours every week for both businesses and the accountants and bookkeepers who help them.

This is a problem that’s affecting entrepreneurs. Florists and financial analysts. Brewers and brand strategists. The kind of people who build things, break things, change things. Imagine what they could do with this time instead. What would they come up with? What would they create?

That’s why we built Apron as a payments powerhouse. We flip the payment experience from blocking business to boosting it. Apron pulls all things payments together – weaving into your workflow, collating conversations, turning hours into minutes. So you can put those hours to better use – plan the future, take a walk, call your mum.

We are backed by Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation of Visionaries Club and the founders of Melio and Klarna.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Graduate Finance Analyst to join the team for a 3-month fixed term contract, starting as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who’s eager to get hands-on experience in a fast-growing fintech startup.

You’ll work closely with our Financial Strategy & Control teams, supporting them with financial analysis, reporting, and operational insights. You’ll need to be comfortable diving into data, and confident working with tools like SQL and Python to extract and interpret financial information.

This role is London-based, and may be extended depending on business needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the finance team with data-driven analysis to inform decision-making

• Write and run SQL queries to extract data for reporting and insight generation

• Use Python to clean, transform, and analyse financial datasets

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and reconciliations

• Collaborate with other teams (e.g. Product, Operations) to understand business activity and how it impacts financials

• Support ad hoc financial modelling and forecasting projects

• Help improve financial reporting processes and tools
  

What You’ll Need

• A degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Confidence writing and working with SQL

• Competency in Python for data analysis (e.g. pandas, NumPy)

• Familiarity with financial concepts and a desire to learn more

• Attention to detail and an ability to work independently

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset

Would Be a Plus If You Have

• Previous internship or work experience in finance, consulting, or tech

• Experience with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Tableau, Power BI)

• Exposure to accounting software or ERP systems

• A general interest in fintech, startups, and payments