Become A Future Financial Analyst.
Our Financial Analyst Programme is designed for aspiring professionals targeting roles in corporate finance, FP&A, commercial finance and financial advisory.
Through structured learning, real-world case work and one-to-one mentorship from practising finance professionals, you'll develop the analytical and commercial skills employers expect.
Sarah Patel, ACA
Senior Finance Mentor
97%
Of participants report stronger commercial finance readiness within 6 months.
Finance Modules
Live Reporting — Real-world budgeting & forecasting work sessions.
Entry Level
No Prior Experience Required
Open to graduates and career changers from any academic background.
Duration
3-Month Mentorship Programme
Structured, mentor-led training with practising finance professionals.
Outcome
3 Months Of Real Work Experience
Placement support to secure a three-month employment experience post-programme.
How The Programme Works
From no experience to a finance career in three months.
A guided pathway designed to remove the experience barrier — built around real work with a partner company and a senior mentor.
Step 01
You Start With No Experience
Open to any background — graduate, career changer, self-taught.
Step 02
Consultation Call
A one-to-one call to understand your goals, background and fit.
Step 03
Onboarding
Matched with a partner company and a senior analyst as your mentor.
Step 04
Daily Real-World Tasks
You receive a live task each day, complete it, and submit it back.
Step 05
Feedback Loop
Your mentor reviews every submission — what worked, what to improve.
Step 06
Reference + 3 Months Experience
Walk away with a partner reference and three months on your CV.
Outcome 01
Real reference from a partner company
Outcome 02
Three months of verified work experience on your CV
Outcome 03
No longer rejected for lack of experience
Why It Exists
Built around the way finance teams actually work.
Financial analyst roles are central to how businesses make decisions. Employers want analysts who understand the numbers and the commercial story behind them.
Academic knowledge alone is rarely enough. Firms look for people who can build a budget, run variance analysis, model scenarios and present insight to non-finance stakeholders.
The Financial Analyst Programme is built to close that gap with practical, mentor-led training focused entirely on corporate and commercial finance.
Programme Benefits
Why choose our programme?
More than theory. A structured entry point into a high-stakes industry through rigorous, mentor-led preparation.
Commercial-Grade Practical Exposure
Hands-on work with three-statement models, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis and board-ready financial reporting.
Corporate Finance Network
Direct exposure to mentors and contacts across FP&A, commercial finance, financial advisory and corporate development teams.
Recognised Completion
A structured certificate of completion to validate the financial analysis work you've delivered across the programme.
One-to-One Finance Coaching
Tailored model reviews, case interview preparation, CV development and interview coaching focused on financial analyst roles.
Structured Curriculum
A clear framework covering modelling, budgeting, forecasting, KPIs and management reporting.
Flexible & Remote
Designed to fit around university, work and other commitments.
Business Case Practice
Live case work with feedback to sharpen your commercial judgement and presentation skills.
How We Work
The journey to a finance career.
Selection
We assess your background, motivation and interest in finance to ensure the programme is the right fit.
Core Finance Fundamentals
Accounting, three-statement modelling, budgeting, forecasting and KPI analysis.
Mentor Pairing
Matched with a practising finance professional for one-to-one model reviews and case work.
Placement Support
Leverage our recruitment network to access financial analyst opportunities with our partner firms.
Programme Curriculum
What you will learn
17 structured modules designed to take you from fundamentals to a professional investment analyst.
Financial Ratios Analysis
You will learn how to assess a company's performance using profitability, liquidity, efficiency and solvency ratios.
Common Size Financial Statements
You will learn how to convert financial statements into percentages so they are easier to compare across years or companies.
DuPont Analysis for ROE
You will learn how to break down Return on Equity into profit margin, asset efficiency and financial leverage.
Cash Flow Analysis
You will learn how to review operating, investing and financing cash flows to understand how money moves through a business.
Free Cash Flow
You will learn how to calculate the cash a company has left after covering operating costs and capital spending.
Financial Forecasting and Projections
You will learn how to estimate future revenue, costs, profits and financial performance.
Budgeting and Forecasting Models
You will learn how to build budgets and forecast models to support business planning.
CVP and Break Even Analysis
You will learn how costs, sales volume and profit are connected, including how to calculate break even points.
Time Value of Money and Investment Decisions
You will learn how to value money over time and use this in investment decision making.
Measurement of Risk
You will learn about standard deviation, beta and the difference between systematic and unsystematic risk.
Capital Budgeting and Investment Appraisal
You will learn how to assess investment projects using methods such as NPV, IRR and payback period.
High Risk Project Analysis
You will learn how to assess investment projects where there is higher uncertainty or risk.
Capital Budgeting Internal Memo
You will learn how to present investment appraisal findings in a clear professional memo.
Capital Budgeting in Excel and Google Sheets
You will practise building investment appraisal calculations using spreadsheets.
Weighted Average Cost of Capital
You will learn how to calculate WACC and use it as a discount rate in financial decisions.
Cost of Equity
You will learn how to calculate the cost of equity using CAPM and the Dividend Discount Model.
Cost of Debt
You will learn how to calculate the cost of borrowing and understand how debt affects company financing.
Hear From Our Cohort
The voices behind the programme.
Real stories, recorded by real participants and mentors. Tap any clip to play.
Candidate Feedback
Real feedback from people we've supported.
The programme gave me real confidence with three-statement models and variance analysis. I walked into interviews able to talk about numbers like a professional.
The mentorship was the difference-maker. Having someone review my model and challenge my thinking each week accelerated everything.
I now understand the commercial story behind the numbers, not just the spreadsheets. That's exactly what employers were asking about.
Programme FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Who is the Financial Analyst Programme for?
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Students, graduates and career changers targeting corporate finance, FP&A, commercial finance and financial advisory roles.
Do I need a finance degree?
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No. We accept candidates from any academic background, but a genuine interest in business and finance is essential.
Is the programme remote?
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Yes. Delivered remotely with flexible participation so it fits around your other commitments.
What's the difference vs. the Investment Analyst Programme?
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Financial Analyst focuses on corporate finance, FP&A and commercial analysis. Investment Analyst focuses on the buy-side — valuation, modelling, equity research and stock pitching.
How do I apply?
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Apply via the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Take The Next Step
Ready to train as a financial analyst?
Applications for the next cohort are open. Limited places to maintain the quality of one-to-one mentorship.