Graduate Business Finance Advisor - #2180216

Location: Central London

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum + Performance Bonus

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday | Hybrid options available

We are seeking a commercially minded Graduate Business Finance Advisor to join our growing financial consultancy team, supporting UK businesses with their funding requirements and commercial decision-making.

This entry-level, client-facing position is ideal for graduates interested in understanding business operations, analysing financial information and helping businesses explore practical funding solutions.

You will work alongside experienced finance professionals, supporting commercial clients, company directors and business owners with their financing requirements.

Structured onboarding, professional development and exposure to multiple industries will help you build a successful career in commercial finance.

Previous experience is not essential, although strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a willingness to learn are important.

As a Graduate Business Finance Advisor, you will support client enquiries, financial assessments and commercial finance applications under appropriate supervision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Communicating with business owners, directors and commercial clients.
• Understanding business models, financial circumstances and commercial objectives.
• Identifying clients' funding requirements and gathering relevant information.
• Reviewing financial statements, management accounts and cash-flow information.
• Supporting senior colleagues in assessing business performance and funding options.
• Providing general information about commercial finance products and application processes.
• Supporting businesses seeking finance for expansion, equipment, working capital and acquisitions.
• Researching commercial loans, asset finance, invoice finance and other funding solutions.
• Preparing client summaries, financial reports and preliminary finance proposals.
• Liaising with lenders, finance providers and internal departments.
• Gathering documentation required for commercial finance applications.
• Comparing commercial finance terms and preparing information for client discussions.
• Monitoring application progress and maintaining accurate client records.
• Following compliance, confidentiality and data-protection procedures.
• Building professional relationships with business clients.
• Keeping informed about developments within the UK commercial finance market.

As your experience develops, you will gradually take on greater responsibility for client enquiries, financial assessments and commercial finance cases.

We welcome ambitious graduates with strong communication skills, commercial awareness and an interest in financial services.

Suitable degree disciplines include:

Finance | Accounting | Economics | Business Management | Banking | Financial Analysis | Corporate Finance | Financial Consultancy

• A degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, banking or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of financial statements, cash flow and business performance.
• Confidence communicating with business owners and senior professionals.
• Good commercial judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• Level 4 CPD certification for financial advisers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and professionally.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, client-focused approach.
• Willingness to develop commercial finance knowledge.
• Interest in building a long-term career within financial services.

Previous experience through internships, university placements, banking, accountancy or financial services would be advantageous but is not essential.

This position combines competitive graduate earning potential with professional development and long-term career opportunities.

Benefits include:

• £30,000–£35,000 starting salary, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Additional incentives linked to individual and team performance.
• Structured onboarding and professional training.
• Exposure to businesses across multiple industries.
• Clear progression into senior advisory and management positions.
• Hybrid working opportunities following successful onboarding.
• Company pension.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Regular performance and salary reviews.

We aim to develop graduates into confident commercial finance professionals with strong analytical, financial and client relationship skills.

As your experience grows, you will have opportunities to manage more complex finance enquiries, develop commercial relationships and take on greater responsibilities.

Typical career pathway:

Graduate Business Finance Advisor Business Finance Advisor Senior Business Finance Advisor Commercial Finance Manager Head of Business Finance

Progression depends on individual performance, professional competence and business requirements.

This is a business and commercial finance position, not an investment-advisory or personal wealth-management role.

The successful candidate must operate within the services and permissions applicable to Westminster Commercial Finance and must not undertake regulated activities unless appropriately authorised or exempt.

Graduates will receive supervision and professional guidance while developing their experience.

Are you a recent graduate looking to establish a career in commercial finance?

If you enjoy working with numbers, understanding businesses and communicating with professionals, this opportunity offers a foundation for career development within finance, consultancy and commercial strategy.

We welcome applications from ambitious graduates with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and the motivation to succeed within the UK financial services sector.