Role title:

Apprentice Financial Analyst

Location:

33 Margaret Street, London                                                                                              

Salary:

£23,500 - £24,000 DOE + £1,000 Sign on Bonus

Start Date:

Monday 7th September 2026

About the team:

Savills Financial Consultants (“SFC”) is the specialist debt and treasury advisory team within the Housing Division of Savills UK, which provides support to affordable housing clients (i.e. housing associations) throughout the UK. SFC is a dynamic, growing and exciting place to work, that is seeking to continue to grow in a sustainable manner through the recruitment of at least one new Financial Analyst. We are centred in a unique position where we can easily draw upon expertise from a range of specialist colleagues across the broader organisation, resulting in the provision of comprehensive cross-division, tailored solutions to our clients.

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property companies. Our experience and expertise spans 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Over 40,000 people work for us in more than 60 countries. Savills acts as trusted advisers to real estate clients globally and we attract, recruit and retain the best people in the property industry.

This role involves the provision of advisory services to Housing Associations across a range of financial instruments. Specifically, the role involves providing technical/ specialist support to Directors and the rest of the team in their direct advisory roles, in addition to providing some day-to-day support to clients/customers.

Day to day duties:

• Performing in-depth analysis of business plans and data

• Running shadow credit rating analysis and presenting findings

• Financial modelling and review (including net present value analysis)

• Drafting of treasury strategies and treasury policies

• Providing analytical support and project management throughout debt transactions

• Supporting Directors and Associate Directors in the management of client relationships

• Providing analytical support for pitches to new clients

• Drafting of economic and market updates for clients

• Attendance and presentation during client meetings

• Understanding and articulating the macro-economic conditions in the markets we work within

• Building a network across Savills

• Continually examining self and team performance and evolving accordingly

• Introducing ideas to the team to expand and improve our service

Key skills:

• Decision Making

• Collaboration

• Building Relationships

• Planning and Organising

• Adaptability

• Resilience

How you’ll make an impact:

• Good organisational skills

• Word and Excel capabilities

• Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential

• Excellent communication skills

• Diligent and detail driven

• Able to work individually and as part of a team

• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic

• Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated

Ahead of anything else, we look for individualism and diversity in our apprentice intake - so it's very important at every stage of the selection process that you take the opportunity to show us what you're really like. Be honest and above all, be yourself.

Training:

Level 3 Financial Services Administrator or Level 4 Treasury Assistant depending on previous experience.

On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.

We will provide the full suite of Savills training programme including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as specific training relevant to your role.

We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up to date with changes to legislation and business needs.

Benefits:

• Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract

• Interest free season ticket loan

• Pension Scheme – Royal London

• Training costs covered

• 25 days annual leave

• Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers

• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)

• Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme

Find your place to thrive:

Savills is an organisation full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people at the forefront of their specialisms, eager to drive progress for themselves, their colleagues and our business as part of a truly inclusive culture.

No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. This is built into our DNA, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. We define it by four key values. We listen, We empower, We challenge, We collaborate.

Working Week:

Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to apprenticeship studies whilst in the office.

Assessment for this role:

• Application Form - CV and question (applications close at 9am on Monday 16th February)

• Online Assessment – SHL (will be sent on application completion and will need to be completed by 12pm on Monday 16th February)

• Excel Online Assessment (Tuesday 3rd March)

• Screening call & Presentation (between Monday 9th March – Friday 13th March)

• Assessment Centre & Interview - Thursday 2nd April in London Head Office (33 Margaret Street, London, W1G OJD)

We reserve the right to close applications at our discretion prior to the stated deadline. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Applicants are permitted to utilise AI tools to assist in the preparation of their application materials. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate and originate from the applicant's own experiences. Content generated by AI should be used solely as a supportive tool and must be thoroughly reviewed and edited to ensure authenticity. All information provided will be evaluated during the interview process. Applications containing inaccuracies, plagiarised material, or content copied from internet sources will be withdrawn from consideration. For internal candidates, such instances may also lead to disciplinary action.

Entry requirements:

GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree.

You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.