Finance Data Analyst Apprentice - M&G plc. in Stirling

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

We are looking for a confident individual with a positive attitude and a can-do approach, who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G. A successful candidate will be self-motivated, curious, able to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team. They should feel comfortable using their initiative, working independently when needed, and be eager to learn and progress.

As a Finance Data Analyst, you will support the Global Finance Data team. This team is part of our Finance function reporting into the Data Director and Chief Financial Officer. The aim is to ensure data is managed and used appropriately in compliance with regulatory requirements to mitigate the risk of omissions or errors within our internal and external reporting. This prevents harm for customers, employees, and shareholders, as well as avoiding disruption, reputational damage, or regulatory intervention. The team ensures the right processes and procedures are in place and supports the Finance teams comply with the policies implemented by the Chief Data Officer and other related Risk functions. The team also supports the adoption of new technologies within Finance, including enhanced analysis and reporting tools as well as encouraging the safe and responsible use of AI.

As a Finance Data Analyst Apprentice you will be:

• Supporting the Data team and the other Finance operational teams in understanding the requirements for various aspects of data policy compliance and centralising key evidence items
• Supporting the Data team in documenting and maintaining elements of architecture, process lineage, and ownership
• Supporting the generation and sharing of dashboard, evidence, and reporting
• Managing internal Finance queries on data governance
• Training and Awareness on the importance of governance and use of technology to colleagues in the Finance business
• Attending planning, progress review, and oversight meetings
• Engagement with data governance and architecture experts in other areas of M&G
• Developing knowledge of the regulatory requirements on data governance
• Learning how to have effective risk management in place and how data risks are identified, assessed, managed and reported

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders with ease
• Ability to manage processes and coordinate with different people
• Strong mathematical and analytic skills
• Empathy and good listening skills
• Efficient, proactive, structured approach to work and very well organized
• High level of accuracy and good attention to detail
• Can effectively manage day-to-day work, alongside apprenticeship qualification
• Moderate understanding of the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• A proactive team player who is confident about working with others but also independently and can promptly escalate any issue and work remotely where required
• Logical and analytical approach coupled with intelligence, passion, and a drive to learn

Minimum Requirements:

• Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026
• You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
• Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
• Living in Scotland
• Pass in Five National 5s including English and Maths
• Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent

As a Finance Data Analyst Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake the Data Analyst SCQF Level 8 Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face-to-face inductions and masterclasses.

This is a fixed term contract for 18 - 23 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount, and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.

Salary: £24,400 per annum plus benefits.

To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you will be required to complete the following steps:

• Submit your Application Form and CV
• Complete your Online Assessment
• Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)
• Attend one of our Assessment Centre

We are only accepting one application per candidate, so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application. As you may expect, our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receive a high level of applications.

At M&G, we're committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• A valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.
• Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services.
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy.
• Comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long-term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: apprenticeship@mandg.com