Job Description
What will I be learning?
On this programme, you’ll experience working in Finance at a Global Investment Bank . Over the first 3-4 weeks with us, you’ll complete our award-winning Simul8 academy to learn and develop in a supportive environment the skills and knowledge you’ll need to successfully perform the role of a Financial Controller. After, you will move to the client site, helping to deliver within the team.
What work will I be doing?
As a Financial Controller, you will build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders while delivering high-quality, consistent financial, statutory, and management reporting. You’ll ensure compliance with relevant policies and regularly assess and escalate any concerns regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s internal controls.
In addition, you will be responsible for performing reconciliations, accounting tasks, management information (MI) reporting, and control activities. These duties support the month-end close process, account reconciliation and substantiation, and the preparation of statutory and external reports—ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
What will I be gaining?
Training in both technical and soft skills to help you develop relevant skills and knowledge in your role in our intensive 2-week intensive Simul8 training academy.
Experience working at a top financial firm early in your career.
Ongoing formal and informal support and training as you develop and learn in your role.
Social events, as well as community, charity, and voluntary activities with other individuals starting their careers.
The potential opportunity to convert to a permanent role with the client.
What are we looking for?
You’ll demonstrate:
A high attention to detail
Strong analytical and data skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Eagerness to learn and progress
On this programme, you’ll experience working in Finance at a Global Investment Bank . Over the first 3-4 weeks with us, you’ll complete our award-winning Simul8 academy to learn and develop in a supportive environment the skills and knowledge you’ll need to successfully perform the role of a Financial Controller. After, you will move to the client site, helping to deliver within the team.
What work will I be doing?
As a Financial Controller, you will build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders while delivering high-quality, consistent financial, statutory, and management reporting. You’ll ensure compliance with relevant policies and regularly assess and escalate any concerns regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s internal controls.
In addition, you will be responsible for performing reconciliations, accounting tasks, management information (MI) reporting, and control activities. These duties support the month-end close process, account reconciliation and substantiation, and the preparation of statutory and external reports—ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
What will I be gaining?
Training in both technical and soft skills to help you develop relevant skills and knowledge in your role in our intensive 2-week intensive Simul8 training academy.
Experience working at a top financial firm early in your career.
Ongoing formal and informal support and training as you develop and learn in your role.
Social events, as well as community, charity, and voluntary activities with other individuals starting their careers.
The potential opportunity to convert to a permanent role with the client.
What are we looking for?
You’ll demonstrate:
A high attention to detail
Strong analytical and data skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Eagerness to learn and progress
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graduate Investment Bank Product / Financial Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Manchester offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.