Junior Programme Financial Controller

About the Role

We're seeking a motivated Junior Finance Analyst to join the Programme Management function at a Tier 1 Global Bank.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance graduate to gain hands-on experience in financial governance and assurance within a structured programme office.

Location

Birmingham (3 days a week in client's central Birmingham office, 2 days from home)

What You'll Do

• Review programme and workstream financial data to check spend is tracking against approved budgets, flagging variances early
• Provide independent assurance that financial reporting from workstream leads is accurate and complete before it reaches programme boards
• Interrogate spend and forecast data to identify trends, risks, and anomalies for the programme office to act on
• Challenge cost allocations and resource charging across workstreams to ensure they're correctly attributed
• Produce data-driven insights and dashboards that give the programme office and senior stakeholders visibility of financial health across the programme

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (essential)
• Strong Excel skills (essential) – able to manipulate data, build formulas, and produce clear analysis
• Good organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with figures and structured reporting under deadlines
• Interest or exposure to technology / IT change programmes (advantageous, not essential)
• Interest in financial services (previous experience is a bonus but not essential)

Requirements

• Commute to our Birmingham office 3 days per week
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment
• Willing to undergo a background vetting check

Why Join Us?

• Gain grounding in programme financial governance and assurance practices
• Exposure to how a programme management function operates within a Tier 1 global financial institution
• Structured, process-driven environment ideal for building a finance career foundation
• Develop skills that support progression toward CIMA/ACCA qualification