Financial Advisory Graduate Programme

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Department: Financial Advisory UK

Teneo Financial Advisory

Teneo’s global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals.

Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, strategic communications, risk advisory and people advisory, Teneo’s global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress.

We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial performance, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 50+ offices around the world.

What you’ll be doing

Our programme offers a 3-year experience where you’ll work towards your chartered accountancy qualification while gaining invaluable experience across our Financial Advisory business. From day one, after your induction, you’ll dive into real-world projects, developing both technical expertise and broader business advisory skills.

Here’s what you can expect

Support senior colleagues with advising clients on commercial restructuring issues on several high-profile projects.

Support a portfolio of insolvency appointments.

Conduct market research, analyse data, and create insightful, clear reports and presentations.

Produce high-quality deliverables within set timelines.

Participate in client meetings and presentations, learning directly from experienced professionals.

Build sector-specific knowledge and understanding.

Maintain relevant qualifications and pursue further learning, including professional certifications.

What sets our programme apart is the opportunity to rotate through our specialist teams, where you’ll explore key areas such as corporate turnaround, M&A solutions, business valuations, and global capital markets, gaining a well-rounded foundation in financial advisory.

What we’re looking for

Achieved or on track for a 2.1 in any degree discipline from any UK university

Graduating before September 2027

Achieved a minimum of 136 UCAS points (or equivalent), including either Maths, a Science, Economics or Business Studies.

Minimum GCSE English grade of 6

Application process

Stage 1: Online application and CV submission

Stage 2: Online assessment

Stage 3: In-person Assessment centre

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and new ideas are essential for us to meaningfully partner with our clients globally. We are committed to investing in our people and fostering an environment of dignity and respect to create a sense of purpose and belonging for all.

In support of these objectives, we engage in targeted action to support our people, especially those from under-represented groups, in overcoming barriers and ensuring that each person is afforded the same opportunities to grow, develop and bring their whole self to work. We are taking active steps to build a culture of thinking, acting and leading inclusively that is embedded throughout our business.