Magellan is a European consulting and technology group operating across 13 countries, with 6,700 employees and €900 million in revenue. We help public and private organisations deliver end-to-end transformation from strategic consulting to the design, deployment and 24/7 operation of secure digital platforms. With expertise across Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Pega, SAP, AWS and Google, alongside strong in-house software development capabilities, we help organisations build scalable, resilient and AI enabled businesses. Our expertise spans transport and mobility, banking and insurance, public sector, healthcare, energy, defence, luxury and retail.

About your role

The Financial & Business Support Apprentice will support the day-to-day financials, reporting & delivery of financial support within the UK Transport Retail business unit. Working under the guidance of an experienced Finance & Business Support Manager, the postholder will develop practical finance & management skills needed to succeed in this role.

What you will be doing (core responsibilities)

Finance support

• Support the Finance & Business Support Manager in pulling together financial data, reviewing, & reporting the information.

• Assist in the time booking process ensuring all the timesheets across the business unit are submitted weekly on time & as accurate as possible.

• Assist in month end preparation & review of support, projects & hardware financial transactions.

• Help with reporting of profit and loss for each of the business unit leads with analysis & commentary monthly

• Help with pulling together the monthly revenue and costs forecasting for each of the dept heads

• Assist in bid financial support when required

Project admin support

• Liaise & assist where with project managers on purchase orders, goods received notes, supplier invoices, missing costs etc.

• Liaise with Project managers on customer invoicing & monitoring timely submission

• Assist in CIP (contract in progress) spreadsheets

• Ensure investments are reported correctly each month & any deviations reported

Team coordination

• Provide general administrative and finance support to the service, project teams & wider UK Transport Retail team.

• Assist with arranging finance calls, preparing agendas, recording actions, and monitoring progress.

• Liaise & work very closely with the finance controlling team

• Promote positive working relationships, inclusion, and effective teamwork.

Performance, quality, and improvement

• Assist in monitoring key financial performance indicators and operational KPI targets.

• Help prepare finance reports, dashboards, and presentations for management meetings.

• Contribute ideas for improving processes, efficiency, profit improvement plans experience, and ways of working.

What we are looking for

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Good numeracy skills

• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.

• Willingness to learn, take responsibility, and develop leadership skills.

• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

• Confidence using standard IT systems, including outlook, word processing, spreadsheets, and collaboration tools, but especially excel.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

What you will bring to the role

• Growth mindset: an enthusiasm for learning new concepts and a willingness to act on constructive feedback.

• Collaboration: a positive team player who listens well and supports colleagues.

• Problem-solving attitude: enjoys figuring things out and asking questions when stuck, rather than waiting for instructions.

• Curious mindset: willingness to share new ideas

Qualifications and/or experiences:

Standard entry:

• Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)

• OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)

Plus:

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above

• Experience with using Excel (in particular pivot tables and XLookup) and Microsoft products (or similar)

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

What you will learn and do

• Complete all required apprenticeship learning, coursework, assessments, and workplace projects within agreed timescales.

• Attend training sessions, reviews, and progress meetings.

• Actively seek feedback and apply learning to improve performance and professional practice.

What you will get

• Support from day one through a comprehensive induction programme, designed to help you feel welcomed, confident and connected.

• The opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship qualification, developing in-demand skills in data, digital technologies, data protection, analysis and business improvement while gaining practical experience in the workplace.

• Dedicated learning and development support throughout your apprenticeship, including protected study time, expert training, regular coaching and guidance to help you successfully achieve your qualification.

• Pension contributions

• Employee private medical cover with virtual GP service

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Why you should work for us

At Worldline / Magellan, we're passionate about helping people build successful careers. Since 2020, we've recruited and developed more than 150 apprentices across the UK, earning recognition as Apprentice Employer of the Year and achieving Great Place to Work and Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality accolades. We believe talent comes from every background, so we focus on potential, enthusiasm and ambition, providing the support, opportunities and real-world experience needed to help our people thrive.

What are you wating for, apply to join us today!