Finance & Financial Analysis Graduate Jobs in Leeds

Support cloud cost management by analysing cloud usage, creating dashboards, forecasting costs, and providing data-driven insights to improve financial and operational decisions.Are you passionate about cloud technology and data? Do you enjoy turning data into insight and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?As our Graduate Cloud FinOps Analyst, you’ll support our cloud adoption strategy, working closely with finance, IT, and cloud engineering teams. The role will focus on understanding cloud usage, supporting cost management, and providing clear, data-driven insights to help drive better decision-making across the organisation.This position is ideal for someone passionate about cloud technologies and financial operations, with a strong analytical mindset.As our Graduate Cloud FinOps Analyst, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:Access to a generous discretionary profit share scheme26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)Annual pay reviewsAt Jet2.com and Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We work together to really drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We couldn’t do it without our wonderful people.What you’ll be doing:Monitor and track cloud spend across various platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Support the creation of dashboards and reports to provide clear visibility of cloud usage and costsAssist in forecasting cloud costs and providing variance analysisIdentify and highlight trends, risks, and opportunities within cloud spend dataProvide regular updates and insights to senior management in a clear and accessible formatWork closely with IT, finance, and engineering teams to improve reporting and cost visibilitySupport continuous improvement of processes relating to cloud cost management and reportingWhat you’ll have:A degree (or expected degree) in a relevant subject such as Business, Finance, IT, Data, or similarAn understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)Experience working with data, MI, or creating dashboards (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau)Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detailGood communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to different audiencesA proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop within a growing FinOps function

Posted 19 days ago

Operating within the litigation department of a major debt recovery law firm, this entry-level Legal Recoveries Associate role focuses on conducting empathetic telephone conversations with customers to establish affordable payment plans and support queries linked to the legal recovery process.Start your career as a Legal Recoveries Associate in our Litigation department, where you’ll build valuable experience, develop confidence in customer conversations and play a part in helping people move towards better financial health.If you’ve recently graduated, or you’re looking for your first permanent role after university, this is a great opportunity to develop skills that will support your long-term career. You’ll speak to customers over the telephone about their accounts, take time to understand their circumstances and help them find the right way forward. This could include setting up affordable payment plans, supporting queries linked to litigation processes and completing regular reviews to make sure payments remain suitable.The role can be challenging, as some customers may be in vulnerable situations, but you’ll be fully supported through structured training, coaching and guidance from your team. It’s a role where empathy, resilience and good judgement really matter — and where you can make a real difference to people’s lives.Why this could be a great first step after university:You’ll build strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills from day one.You’ll gain experience in a regulated financial services environment, with structured training to help you get up to speed.You’ll learn how to have meaningful customer conversations, support people through challenging situations and find fair outcomes.You’ll be part of a permanent role with clear expectations, coaching and opportunities to keep developing.You don’t need contact centre or legal experience — we’re more interested in your attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.What we’re looking for:Enthusiasm, passion and a positive approach to learning.Resilience and adaptability when things change.Strong communication skills, with the confidence to speak to different people.A genuine desire to help customers in a compassionate and practical way.The motivation to work towards goals and keep improving.Experience from part-time work, volunteering, retail, hospitality, sales, societies, placements or other customer-facing environments would be helpful — but it isn’t essential.If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry — we’d still love to hear from you. Your degree, life experience, part-time work or personal strengths could all bring something valuable to the team.What you’ll get:   A performance related quarterly incentive bonus where you can earn up to an additional 20% of your quarterly earnings. A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done, earn up to 10% of your annual salary. 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.  Hybrid working for the best of both worlds—collaboration and focus.  Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more—giving you more time for what matters most.  Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.  A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing – with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks—like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.  So, who are we?  We’re Overdales Legal. Regulated by the SRA, we’re one of the largest providers of specialist debt Litigation services in the UK. We’re a proud member of Lowell Group. We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.   We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.   According to The Sunday Times, we’re proud to be on their ‘Best Places to Work’ list for the third year running. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great.   We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.   Join us and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.    Ready to join us?  At Lowell, we’re committed to helping you grow — both personally and professionally. Whether this is your first permanent role after university or your next step into financial services, we’ll give you the tools, support and opportunities to build confidence, develop your skills and shape your career.You won’t be expected to know everything on day one. What matters most is that you’re willing to learn, open to feedback and motivated by doing work that has a positive impact.We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we’re proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.  Apply today—be part of something meaningful. 

Posted 27 days ago

Operating within the UK division, this Graduate Finance Analyst position focuses on manipulating operational data to forecast income, manage costs, map out corporate cash flows, and generate executive reports for board meetings.Join us as a Finance Analyst and play a key part within our UK Finance team. You’ll focus on analysing what’s driving performance across the business and sharing those insights with your team and the wider finance community, including Treasury. It’s a great opportunity for a recent graduate to take the next step and start building a long-term career in finance.In this role, you’ll get hands-on with real business data, turning numbers into clear, easy-to-understand insights that help people make better decisions. You’ll work closely with colleagues to support forecasts for income, costs and cash flow, and play a key role in budgeting and reforecasting throughout the year. Using tools like Excel, you’ll spot trends, build simple models and help explain what’s really going on behind the numbers. You’ll also share your findings in a clear and engaging way, from team updates through to board-level reports, while gaining exposure across different areas of finance to help you learn and grow. What we need from you:Recent graduate or around 1 years’ experience in a finance or related rolePrevious experience in a medium-sized finance team would be an advantageConfident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (modelling experience is a plus) and PowerPointStrong attention to detail with good analytical skillsCurious, proactive and keen to learn, with a willingness to build technical knowledgeIf you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement – don’t worry, still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.   What you’ll get:   A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact  3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.  Hybrid working for the best of both worlds—collaboration and focus.  Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.  Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more—giving you more time for what matters most.  Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.  A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing – with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.  Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks—like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.   So, who are we?  We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.   We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.   According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK, (we’re proud to be on their ‘Best Places to Work’ list for the third year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great.    We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.    Join us and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.    Ready to join us?  At Lowell, we’re committed to helping you grow—both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.  We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we’re proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.   Apply today and shape the start of your finance journey.

Posted 27 days ago

This graduate role within the Asset Services team focuses on supporting the management of commercial properties—including offices, retail, and industrial spaces—while tracking RICS progression and managing service charge budgets for institutional investors.We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to join our dynamic Asset Services team. The team manages a diverse range of commercial properties including offices, retail, industrial and mixed‑use assets on behalf of institutional investors, property companies and private clients.As a Graduate Surveyor, you will support the delivery of high quality property management services, ensuring buildings are well maintained, compliant and aligned with client investment objectives.Role Profile:Provide professional support to Associates & Partners in the management of client properties.Contribute to departmental fee, billing and profit targets.Assist in delivering a high quality service to clients, tenants and internal stakeholders.Core Responsibilities:Clients & MarketingSupport the team plan to develop and maintain a strong client portfolio.Assist in managing client relationships and act as a liaison on specific property management tasks.Ensure professional advice and information are provided accurately, thoroughly and within agreed deadlines.Help deliver activities and projects in line with client expectations (time, quality, compliance).Work collaboratively to generate new instructions and share expertise within the team.Develop internal and external networks to support business development opportunities.Consult with internal teams (e.g., Facilities Management, Accounting, Sustainability) and external professionals (e.g., solicitors, agents) to deliver a full service to clients.Gather and act on client feedback.Maintain accurate records, tenancy schedules and marketing databases.Profit & FinanceIdentify potential cross‑selling opportunities across Cushman & Wakefield service lines.Contribute to meeting departmental fee and billing targets.Support rent and service charge collection processes, working with credit control to monitor arrears.Assist in preparing annual service charge budgets and year end reconciliations.Use established systems effectively for debtor and disbursement recovery.Process and code invoices in line with internal procedures.Operations & RiskEnsure timesheets are accurate and up to date.Ensure all work complies with firm procedures and guidelines (health & safety, quality, risk, professional standards).Assist with property inspections and help identify maintenance, compliance or operational issues.Support the use of the Helpdesk system and ensure reactive works follow compliance processes.Help maintain accurate Health & Safety and statutory compliance records (e.g. Vanitfy / RiskWise).Assist with lease events, tenant applications (alterations, assignments, sub-lettings) and estate management matters.Ensure operational decisions align with lease obligations and client investment objectives.People & TeamsKeep knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and property management best practice up to date.Proactively seek on‑the‑job learning and formal development opportunities to broaden experience.Achieve annual objectives set within the performance review process and actively engage in reviews.Undertake and record the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for RICS progression.Support local office social and team activities.Work collaboratively with onsite teams, RFMs and internal service lines.Qualifications:Degree level qualification.Ideally in the final year of an approved RICS degree or a MSc Conversion RICS approved course.Knowledge & Experience:Desirable but not essential:Experience working in a large practice or corporate environment.Understanding of property management, service charges and landlord & tenant principles.Awareness of business development and client relationship management.Technical competence in areas relevant to property management.Understanding of the commercial real estate market and local dynamics.Basic financial awareness.Experience preparing reports or business correspondence.Knowledge of legislation relevant to property management (e.g. H&S, compliance, landlord & tenant).IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Familiarity with property management systems (e.g. Tramps, Yardi) beneficial.Skills & Personal Qualities:Strong communication skills.Commercial awareness.Time management and organisational skills.Report writing ability.Team player with a collaborative mindset.Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.Ability to build relationships with clients, tenants and colleagues.Excellent command of written and verbal English.Proactive, motivated and eager to learn.We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information

Posted 29 days ago