Graduate Finance / Data Analyst

Graduate Finance / Data Analyst

Reporting to: Commercial Finance Manager

Location: Manchester UK, or Sulzbach Germany

Contract: 6 months FTC

Join Spectrum Brands, a ~$3B global consumer products company with a portfolio of trusted, market-leading brands including Remington, Russel Hobbs, Black & Decker, George Foreman and PowerXL.

We're looking for a Graduate Finance / Data Analyst to join the team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands‐on experience in a fast‐paced, international environment.

You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals, supporting key analytical activities and contributing to real business decisions from day one.

This role is based in Manchester, and we're looking for candidates who are already located in the area. You'll be expected to work onsite three days per week, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with the team while maintaining some flexibility.

The Role You'll gain hands‐on experience supporting a wide range of finance and business activities, including:

Reviewing and maintaining pricing and financial data

Preparing regular reporting

Supporting the creation of management presentations

Assisting with forecasting and budgeting processes

Extracting and analysing data from multiple systems

Supporting testing activities as part of S/4HANA implementation (SAP experience not essential)

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in both finance and data.

Abou You We're looking for someone who is curious, driven, and ready to learn quickly in a dynamic environment.

You'll likely be

A recent graduate (or early in your career) ideally in Business/Finance

Practical experience using Microsoft Office gained through work experience, internships, placements, or similar opportunities

Comfortable working with large datasets and using Excel to analyse and present information

Exposure to ERP systems would be beneficial, but not essential

Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership

Proactive, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge where needed

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

A strong communicator, both written and verbal

Motivated to learn and develop in a commercial finance environment

You'll work across EMEA markets, developing a strong understanding of how finance supports business performance in a complex, international environment. Along the way, you'll build both your technical capabilities and your confidence, all within a supportive team.

Benefits 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare plan

Colleague discount

Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

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