I've been given the opportunity to work as part of a close-knit team and challenge my technical abilities.
Oliver
Finance Modelling Graduate
Finance Modelling
The pace of technology change is increasing year on year. Now more than ever, the focus for our clients is on agility and speed, embracing the digital wave with insight and customer centricity with all services provided in a secure, trusted and compliant manner. Within Finance Consulting, we transform our clients' businesses. bringing together our business insights with our innovative technology, digital and data solutions.
Technology in Finance Modelling
We're building a better working world by bringing together our people, innovation and technology solutions, empowering our clients to make better and quicker decisions. We work hand-in-hand with our Consulting practice to support our clients through their complex business and Finance transformation journeys.
You'll have opportunities to work on a range of projects across Financial Services, for example - the design, configuration and deployment of strategic solutions to enhance planning, forecasting and analytical capabilities across banks, insurance and asset management firms.
What will you be doing?
- Designing, developing and deploying financial models using multi-dimensional software systems (e.g. Oracle, Anaplan)
- Working with colleagues or counterparts in client organisations to understand the data requirements and associated calculation logic
- Translating data and calculation logic requirements into model designs
- Developing models on software platforms including prototype builds, product releases, testing and business integration
- Developing dashboards, visualisation and analytical solutions
- Running client workshops, writing user guides and delivering training to clients
- Building EY modelling assets for new opportunities to sell into the market
Professional qualifications
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
Programme length
Two years
Business skills training
You’ll have access to all the learning EY has to offer. This includes our EY Badges programme, virtual, live instructor-led classes, live classroom sessions, curated and snackable content and master classes. The range of content is vast and includes courses on analytics, emerging technology and IT, as well as marketing, leadership and personal wellbeing. You'll also have the opportunity to receive training from external providers (e.g. technology specialists) where more tailored learning is required.
Salary
Competitive
How’s it structured?
When you join, you'll received a tailored induction training introducing you to the technology, tools and solutions we use to support our clients' Finance transformation journeys (e.g. Oracle, Anaplan). This will familiarise you with specific technologies and provide a foundation to develop your skills further. After induction, you'll join your team in Finance Modelling and jump straight into work on real client projects.
The graduate cycle lasts two years and will provide you with a variety of experiences and learning opportunities to support your career and personal development. On the job, we'll help you develop the skills to decipher how each client problem is different and to find innovative ways of solving them. You'll be part of a larger diverse community with a great opportunity to build your network, participate in a range of events across different topics and develop your leadership skills.
You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines within Finance Modelling. For example, you will be gaining first-hand experience from client delivery as well as developing new business propositions and building marketing material. You will have the chance to work across a range of existing and emerging technologies (e.g. Oracle, Anaplan, Cloud based solutions) and drive innovation across Financial Services. There may be opportunities for travel across the UK and internationally, as well as continuing to manage flexible working.
Throughout your graduate cycle, you'll have access to training and development resources as well as support from colleagues within your team. There will be periodic review cycles to manage your career and learning experience. Since no two projects will be the same, we’ll provide coaching to prepare you for career journey.
By the time you finish the programme, you can expect to be well on your way to becoming a Senior Consultant in Finance Modelling, with the opportunity to build a specialism in your preferred area.