Graduate Finance Analyst (Level 7 Apprenticeship)

at  Imperial College London

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION

Graduate Finance Analysts will be expected to complete their study for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification as part of the Accounting and Taxation Professional L7 apprenticeship qualification during the three years. The College will fund the full cost of study towards this including relevant training courses, exam fees, etc. Support is available in the department to help Graduate Finance Analysts throughout their studies.
This generous study package includes time away from work to complete training courses for the accounting qualification with further support is provided on the job via a combination of training, 1:1 coaching and soft skills training.
Salaries will escalate throughout the three years via a combination of annual pay increments and pay increases linked to exam success.

KNOWLEDGE

• Numeracy skills and knowledge are essential.

SKILLS

• Proactive – enthusiastic and inquisitive, showing initiative and seeking opportunities to improve the way things are done
• Problem-solving – able to analyse information, draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Communication – able to get messages across clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing
• Teamwork – able to liaise effectively with a wide range of colleagues, welcoming different perspectives
• Time-management– able to manage and prioritise a diverse workload at the same time as studying for an accounting qualification

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

• Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf
• Download: Job Description..Pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

Voted first in UK and Europe and second in the world in the QS World University rankings for 2025, with a thriving community of around 8000 staff and 22,000 students, Imperial is consistently recognised as being one of the world’s top 10 universities in science, engineering, business and medicine.
Imperial is looking to recruit graduates to join its 2025 Graduate Finance Scheme - a three-year programme designed to provide the candidate with extensive finance experience and the opportunity to gain a professional accountancy (CIMA) qualification as part of a Level 7 apprenticeship qualification.
We are looking for candidates who are motivated, personable, self-starters with the drive to deliver excellence in Finance.
You must be passionate about supporting Imperial in achieving its Strategy – Science for Humanity. The Strategy is made up of three key strands – Enabling Talent, Powering research and Amplifying impact. You can read more about the Strategy on our website - https://www.imperial.ac.uk/strategy/
Imperial is committed to equality of opportunity.

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

Graduate Finance Analysts can expect to gain both operational and project experience on the three-year programme.
Successful applicants will participate in a rotational programme consisting of at least three placements. Examples of placements include working in the Finance teams supporting Faculties, commercial areas, support functions and working in various financial reporting and management accounting roles.
In each placement, Graduate Finance Analysts can expect to gain in-depth knowledge of Finance in Higher Education, as well as exposure to senior leadership across both Finance and the wider Institution.
This scheme is unique in the level of access and input you gain from senior management including the CFO. Graduate Finance Analysts will be mentored by the CFO and supported by the Finance Development Manager and placement managers to develop and grow in the role and work towards long term career aspirations. It is intended that during the training scheme all Graduate Finance Analysts will develop the skills and experience necessary to apply for a permanent position at Imperial.
Graduate Finance Analysts work in a wide range of roles across the College – discover their stories and find out more about the scheme on our website:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/career-programmes/finance-graduate-scheme-/finance/