Graduate Finance Business Partner

DCS Recruitment Limited; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company in Ulverston is seeking a Graduate Finance Business Partner. This role involves assisting in financial reporting, providing analysis, and supporting decision-making processes. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary of £28,000 - £30,000, flexible working arrangements, and numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional development and mentoring

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Work closely with operational teams for performance analysis.
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Enhance financial processes and implement best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics

Job description

Overview

Graduate Finance Business Partner

£28,000 - £30,000 + Study Support • Ulverston, Cumbria • Office-based with some hybrid flexibility • Permanent

We're looking for an ambitious Graduate Finance Business Partner to join a highly successful engineering and manufacturing business in Ulverston. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance or business graduate to take a hands-on role within a forward-thinking organisation that values development, learning, and commercial impact.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, supporting key stakeholders across the business. You'll help turn data into insight, provide meaningful financial analysis, and play a key role in driving performance and profitability.

If you're motivated, commercially minded, and eager to develop a career in finance, this is the perfect environment to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions
• Work closely with operational teams to analyse performance and identify improvements
• Support financial reporting, variance analysis, and project costing activities
• Help enhance financial processes and implement best practices

Key Skills & Experience

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships across teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data
• Eagerness to learn, with a proactive and positive approach

What You Get in Return

• Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional development and mentoring from senior finance leaders
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements after training period
• Excellent progression opportunities within a growing organisation

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity across all areas of the business. They welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background or personal circumstances.

Interested?

Please submit your CV to Ryan Gladding at DCS Recruitment
📞 (phone number removed)

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality