Entry-Level Commercial Finance Adviser / Consultant

Location: Central London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 per annum + Performance Bonus

Experience: Graduate / Entry Level

The Opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious individual to begin their career within commercial finance and business consultancy.

This position is suitable for graduates and early-career professionals who want practical exposure to business funding, financial analysis and commercial client relationships.

You will work alongside experienced consultants, learning how to understand a company's financial requirements, analyse financial information and identify appropriate commercial funding solutions.

Previous commercial finance experience is not essential. Structured training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

The Role

Initially, you will support experienced consultants while developing the knowledge required to manage your own commercial finance cases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Speaking with business owners to understand their objectives and funding requirements
• Reviewing company financial information and supporting documentation
• Conducting initial financial and commercial analysis
• Researching suitable commercial finance solutions
• Comparing lenders, products and commercial terms
• Preparing client and funding summaries
• Supporting commercial finance applications from enquiry through to completion
• Communicating with lenders and other finance providers
• Maintaining accurate client and case records
• Supporting client onboarding and due-diligence procedures
• Developing professional relationships with clients and external partners
• Keeping your knowledge of commercial finance products and market developments up to date

As your experience develops, you will have the opportunity to take greater responsibility for client relationships and manage your own portfolio of commercial finance cases.

Areas of Commercial Finance

You may gain exposure to a range of business funding requirements, including:

Business Finance – Funding for expansion, recruitment, equipment, working capital and other commercial requirements.

Asset Finance – Helping businesses explore funding for vehicles, machinery, technology and other business assets.

Invoice Finance – Understanding funding solutions that can help businesses manage cash flow against outstanding invoices.

Commercial Property Finance – Supporting eligible businesses with commercial property purchases and refinancing requirements.

Development Finance – Assisting with funding requirements connected with eligible commercial and property development projects.

Working Capital – Helping businesses explore funding options designed to support operational cash flow and growth.

Training & Development

This is a development-focused position with structured training covering:

• Commercial finance fundamentals
• Understanding company accounts
• Financial and commercial analysis
• Credit and risk fundamentals
• Commercial lending
• Client fact-finding
• Lender research
• Business funding structures
• Due diligence and compliance
• Professional client communication
• Relationship management

You will initially work under the guidance of experienced colleagues before progressing towards managing your own cases.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from graduates and individuals beginning their careers in finance.

Relevant academic backgrounds may include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Business, Mathematics, Financial Management or Business Analytics.

However, we will also consider candidates from other backgrounds who demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in finance.

The successful candidate should be:

• Analytical and commercially minded
• Confident communicating with business professionals
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• Professional in written and verbal communication
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Curious about how businesses operate
• Motivated to learn and develop
• Interested in building a long-term commercial finance career

Salary, Bonus & Benefits

£32,000 – £38,000 starting salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will also have access to a performance-related bonus structure as your responsibilities and client portfolio develop.

Benefits may include:

• Performance-related bonuses
• Annual salary reviews
• Structured professional training
• Career development support
• Company pension
• Paid annual leave
• Team incentives
• Professional networking opportunities

Career Progression

This role offers a clear route for progression within commercial finance.

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There may also be opportunities to specialise in areas such as business lending, asset finance, commercial property finance, credit analysis or business development.

Build Your Career in Commercial Finance

This is an opportunity to build practical financial and commercial experience while working with real businesses and understanding how funding can support their growth.

If you are ambitious, commercially minded and ready to develop a professional career combining finance, analysis, consultancy and client relationships, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your career in commercial finance.