About You
Are you an ambitious and analytically minded graduate looking to build a successful career in finance?
Do you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and using data to support business decision-making? Are you eager to learn, develop your commercial awareness, and gain exposure to a fast-paced and growing business environment?
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Finance Graduate to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain broad exposure across key finance functions while working alongside experienced professionals who will support your development and career progression.
You will be naturally curious, detail-oriented, and keen to understand how finance supports operational and strategic business performance. Whether analysing financial data, supporting budgeting processes, assisting with reporting, or identifying opportunities for improvement, you will enjoy turning information into meaningful insights.
You will be comfortable building relationships with colleagues across the business, demonstrating strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from a variety of stakeholders. You will also have excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
This role is ideal for a recent Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or related degree graduate who is looking to gain practical experience while working towards a professional finance qualification.
You may already have gained experience through internships, placements, or part‑time roles, but what will set you apart is your enthusiasm to learn, your analytical mindset, and your desire to contribute to a high‑performing finance team.
We Will Give You
Financial:
- Competitive Graduate Salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- Study Support towards a Professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
- Annual Bonus Scheme (where applicable)
- Life Assurance
Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:
- 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working opportunities
- 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy & Stone Foundation)
- Health benefits such as Private Health Care (Employee Only), Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
- Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers, discounts and promotions
- Family Friendly Policies
Your Impact
As a Finance Graduate, you will:
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the business.
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support financial controls and ensure data accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to provide financial insight and support informed decision-making.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives, helping to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities.
- Develop a strong understanding of the wider business and how finance contributes to commercial success.
- Participate in projects and gain exposure to a variety of finance disciplines, including management accounting, financial planning, reporting, and business partnering.
Your Attributes
Analytical Thinker - Demonstrates strong numerical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
Commercially Curious - Shows a genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate and how financial performance drives decision‑making.
Detail Focused - Produces accurate, high‑quality work while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Relationship Builder - Builds positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
Proactive Learner - Embraces new challenges, seeks feedback, and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Organised and Adaptable - Manages competing priorities effectively, remains flexible in a changing environment, and approaches tasks with a positive attitude.
Future Finance Professional - Demonstrates the ambition, integrity, and drive to develop a successful career within finance while working towards a recognised professional qualification.
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
At McCarthy & Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.
