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For over a decade, we've partnered with some of the world's most ambitious organisations, developing and deploying talented individuals who make a real difference.\nOur Accelerated Development Programme is designed to launch the careers of ambitious graduates, combining meaningful client experience with structured learning, professional development and ongoing support.\nAs a Grayce Finance Consultant, you'll benefit from:\nHands-on Experience: Gain valuable experience working within the finance function of a major UK organisation, developing an understanding of financial operations at scale.\nTailored Development: Access learning and development opportunities aligned to your role, helping you strengthen your technical, analytical and professional skills.\nProfessional Growth: Develop your finance expertise, build confidence and gain experience that supports your long-term career ambitions.\nSupport & Mentoring: Benefit from ongoing guidance, coaching and a supportive consultant community throughout your Grayce journey.\nMeaningful Impact: Contribute to real business activities and projects, seeing first-hand how finance supports the success of a large commercial organisation.\nWhat Makes a Great Grayce Finance Consultant?\nWe're looking for enthusiastic, analytically minded individuals who are ready to apply their knowledge, learn quickly and make a positive contribution.\nEducation & Experience\nA minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, ideally in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business or another numerate discipline.\nWe also welcome applications from graduates with a 2:1 undergraduate degree in another subject who have subsequently gained a relevant postgraduate qualification, such as a Master's in Finance, Accounting or a related field, or a professional accounting qualification.\nA genuine interest in developing a long-term career in finance, supported by relevant academic knowledge, professional qualifications or practical experience.\nRelevant work experience, internships or academic projects involving financial analysis, reporting or data would be advantageous but are not essential.\nTechnical & Analytical Skills\nStrong Microsoft Excel skills, with the confidence to work with spreadsheets, formulas and financial data.\nGood numerical and analytical ability, with excellent attention to detail.\nThe ability to interpret information, identify discrepancies and communicate findings clearly.\nExperience with Power BI or other reporting and data analysis tools would be beneficial but is not essential.\nPersonal Attributes\nA proactive, organised approach and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across teams.\nA genuine curiosity about how businesses operate and how finance supports commercial decision-making.\nAdaptability, enthusiasm and a commitment to continuous learning and development.\nEssential Eligibility Requirements\nTo be considered for this opportunity, you must:\nHold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, with a relevant academic background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline, or have gained a relevant postgraduate or professional finance/accounting qualification.\nHave the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 36 months from the date of application without requiring visa sponsorship. 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