Finance & Financial Analysis Graduate Jobs in Leeds

WSP’s Finance Graduate Programme develops financial planning, reporting and accounting skills through six placements and supported ACCA or CIMA study.What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, while building a career as unique as you.We are looking for graduates for our Finance team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading global consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.   A little bit more about your role and the team…Our Finance team plays a key role at WSP, helping the business make informed decisions, manage performance and deliver long-term value. As a graduate in this team, you’ll gain insight into how strong financial planning, reporting and control support the work we do for our clients, communities and colleagues.  Our three-year Finance Graduate Programme is designed to provide you with broad, hands-on experience across six placements within our key Finance functions, including Business Finance, Credit Control, Management Accounts and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). You’ll get involved in end-to-end projects, building your understanding of how each team contributes to our strategy, and developing the skills and confidence to shape your future career in Finance.  You will also benefit from dedicated tuition days with an external training partner as you study towards the highly regarded Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification.What we’re looking forYou will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:1 in a relevant bachelors’ or master’s degree. You will be looking to start work in September 2027.You will have a passion for finance.You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve problems. You will take ownership of your work and development while creating value for our clients.You will actively seek opportunities to develop your technical expertise and broaden your experience in across the finance sector.Our Graduate Development ProgrammeThe Finance Programme is a three-year programme, specific for graduates joining our Finance team. Alongside on-the-job learning, you’ll be supported to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career with us. Through a blend of structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.Application processCandidates must complete the application form in full, including all specific questions. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to complete an online assessment, containing a Cognitive Assessment, personality questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test (SJT). All stages are essential parts of our early careers recruitment process.We review applications on a rolling basis and may progress candidates before the closing date, so we recommend applying as early as possible.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.

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WSP Graduate Finance programme provides rotational experience across Business Finance, Credit Control, Management Accounts and FP&A while working towards a professional accounting qualification.What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, while building a career as unique as you.We are looking for graduates for our Finance team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading global consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.   A little bit more about your role and the team…Our Finance team plays a key role at WSP, helping the business make informed decisions, manage performance and deliver long-term value. As a graduate in this team, you’ll gain insight into how strong financial planning, reporting and control support the work we do for our clients, communities and colleagues.  Our three-year Finance Graduate Programme is designed to provide you with broad, hands-on experience across six placements within our key Finance functions, including Business Finance, Credit Control, Management Accounts and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). You’ll get involved in end-to-end projects, building your understanding of how each team contributes to our strategy, and developing the skills and confidence to shape your future career in Finance.  You will also benefit from dedicated tuition days with an external training partner as you study towards the highly regarded Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification.What we’re looking forYou will have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:1 in a relevant bachelors’ or master’s degree. You will be looking to start work in September 2027.You will have a passion for finance.You will be curious, collaborative and motivated to solve problems. You will take ownership of your work and development while creating value for our clients.You will actively seek opportunities to develop your technical expertise and broaden your experience in across the finance sector.Our Graduate Development ProgrammeThe Finance Programme is a three-year programme, specific for graduates joining our Finance team. Alongside on-the-job learning, you’ll be supported to help you build the skills, experience and professional network needed to thrive at the start of your career with us. Through a blend of structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience, you will be supported every step of the way.

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3-year Asda Finance Graduate Programme with structured placements across Commercial Finance, Controllership & Accounting, FP&A and specialist areas such as Tax, Treasury, Audit and Investor Relations, alongside professional CIMA training.Ready to accelerate your Finance career? Join one of the UK's biggest retailers and gain hands-on finance experience while studying towards a professional CIMA accountancy qualification.Our 3-year Finance Graduate role is functionally led, so you’ll develop deep expertise while rotating through a range of specialisms – including Controllership, Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Specialist Finance teams such as Tax Treasury and Investor Relations. Through a series of structured placements, you’ll build your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and leadership capability, taking on significant responsibility as your career progresses.At the same time, you’ll study towards your CIMA accounting qualification with Kaplan Financial, working towards becoming a Chartered Management Accountant while applying your learning in a real business environment from day one.“Everything about Asda”We are a values-led organisation. As such, we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone’s input. Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant. With annual sales of £26bn and websites that handle over 2 million transactions a month, we are a business with over 130,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.“Everything you'll love”To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.You will also get an excellent benefits package including:Discretionary company bonusCompany pension up to 7% matched15% colleague discount in store and onlineFree access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebratedExcellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.Plus much more!“Find your role”Finance plays a critical role in every decision we make at Asda. Whether that's helping us invest in growth, understanding customer behaviour, improving performance, or ensuring strong financial control, our teams are at the heart of the business.Throughout the role, you'll gain exposure to a variety of areas, including:Commercial Finance – Partnering with teams across the business to influence decisions, support trading performance, and deliver great outcomes for customers.Controllership & Accounting – Ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining robust controls, and providing insight into business performance.Specialist Finance teams – where you can build expertise across areas such as Tax, Treasury, Audit, Pensions, and Investor Relations.You'll also get to know our stores, depots and supply chain, giving you a first-hand understanding of our customers, colleagues, and operations, and helping you see how finance decisions impact our business every day.What you could be working on:Supporting financial planning, forecasting and budgeting activitiesProviding analysis and insight to support key business decisionsPartnering with stakeholders across the business to improve performanceSupporting month-end reporting and financial control processesIdentifying risks and opportunities through data analysisContributing to finance transformation and continuous improvement projectsProducing reports and presentations for senior stakeholdersHelping to maintain robust financial governance and controlsThis role is designed to accelerate your career.Alongside valuable on-the-job experience, you'll receive dedicated study time, access to senior mentors and buddies, structured development opportunities, and support throughout your CIMA qualification journey.We'll challenge you, invest in you, and give you the confidence, skills, and experience needed to progress into future leadership opportunities within Finance and beyond.With Finance at the centre of Asda's ‘Formula for Growth’, there's never been a more exciting time to join. We’ve recently completed our technology separation from our previous owner Walmart, investing in new systems, processes, and ways of working that will shape the future of the business and create opportunities for talented graduates to make a real impact.“Let's find out about you.”We're looking for ambitious, curious individuals who are excited by business, motivated by learning and eager to make a difference.Your degree discipline doesn’t matter to us. Whether you’ve studied Finance, Economics, History, Engineering, Languages or anything else, you’ll receive full technical finance training as part of your CIMA qualification, so no prior accounting knowledge or experience is needed. What matters most is your curiosity, your commercial mindset and your motivation to build a career in Finance.You'll be:Passionate about a career in the retail industryA strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skillsCurious and keen to understand how businesses operateProactive and willing to take ownership of your work and developmentA confident communicator who can build strong relationshipsCollaborative and committed to working inclusively with othersResilient, adaptable and focused on continuous improvementCommercially aware and interested in how financial decisions drive business performanceMotivated to study towards a professional qualificationAmbitious and excited by the opportunity to develop into a future leaderWhat you'll gain:A fully supported CIMA Accountancy qualificationDedicated study time to support your professional qualificationAccess to mentors, buddies and senior Finance leadersExperience across multiple areas of the Finance functionHands-on responsibility and exposure to real business challenges from day oneStructured development focused on technical, commercial and leadership capabilityThe opportunity to build a strong professional network across AsdaA clear pathway into future Finance and leadership opportunities“Find your everything at Asda”We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are passionate about creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you are successful at each stage, you will progress to the next.This will include:A short, blended personality and numerical assessmentThree, quick video interview questionsA half-day assessment centre, where you will meet the team and find out more about the opportunityIf you are successful, we will ask you to come and join Asda in September 2027.You will need to work a minimum of three days per week in Asda House, Leeds. The three-day office attendance requirement may vary based on the specific team and its operational requirements.Applications may close before the deadline so please register your interest as soon as possible.All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement. Asda do not provide sponsorship for our graduate and apprenticeship opportunities.

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