Trainee Commercial Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Trainee/Graduate Commercial Finance Analyst in East Leeds. This role offers a competitive salary and training opportunities for graduates or those with finance experience, providing exposure to financial planning and analysis. The position is fully office-based and ideal for motivated individuals starting their finance career.

Benefits

Study Support in AAT, ACCA or CIMA, CFA

Free parking on site

37.5hrs working week, 9:00am - 5:00pm hours

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 6+ months in entry-level finance role.
• Ambitious and motivated to learn.
• Interest in professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze customer and portfolio trends.
• Contribute to monthly management reporting.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or relevant degree

Job description

Michael Page are delighted to be working exclusively with a long standing client, who are actively searching for a Trainee/Graduate Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team in East Leeds on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a dynamic, ambitious and driven individual that is looking to take the first step in their Finance career. If you are a graduate, or have gained over 6 months experience in finance this the perfect opportunity for you!

Client Details

Michael Page are delighted to be working exclusively with a long standing client, who are actively searching for a Trainee/Graduate Accountant to join their team in East Leeds on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a dynamic, ambitious and driven individual that is looking to take the first step in their Finance career. If you are a graduate, or have gained over 6 months experience in a transactional finance role this the perfect opportunity for you! The successful candidate will gain invaluable exposure to commercially focused Financial Planning and Analysis duties, and progress quickly in their career and further accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CFA). My client is well known for a friendly and sociable working environment, that focuses on providing top quality training for their employees.

Description

• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.
• Analyse customer and portfolio trends (e.g., margins, volumes, attrition).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate, relevant data.
• Contribute to monthly management reporting and performance commentary.
• Assist with pricing and costing analysis, including variances vs. forecast.
• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis on key business drivers (e.g., sales, volume, pricing).
• Provide insights to Commercial, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Evaluate new commercial opportunities and pricing strategies.

Profile

A successful Trainee Commercial Finance Analyst should have:

• Have recently graduated from a Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or relevant degree. OR have gained 6+months in an entry level/transactional finance assistant/analyst position.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Confident and outgoing to communicate with stakeholders
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Be ambitious, driven and motivated to learn and develop
• An interest in completing a professional accounting qualification. (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £25,500 to £28,000 per annum.
• Study Support in AAT, ACCA or CIMA, CFA
• 9:00am - 5:00pm working hours, 37.5hr working week
• Free parking on site
• Fully office based role
• Opportunity to take that first step in your finance/analyst career with little to no experience needed

This is a perfect opportunity for a graduate or someone with a passion for commercial finance to take the leap and start your career in Finance!