Finance and Business Services
A sector with significant levels of employment in Cheshire and Warrington
Facts & Figures
69,000+ jobs in finance and business services
Source: Cheshire and Warrington LEP Consolidated Industrial Strategy Evidence Base, February 2019
5,000+ registered businesses
Source: Cheshire and Warrington LEP Consolidated Industrial Strategy Evidence Base, February 2019
£3.9bn of GVA in Cheshire & Warrington
Source: Cheshire and Warrington LEP Consolidated Industrial Strategy Evidence Base, February 2019
Are you a naturally good fit for working in financial and business services?
Effective communication skills
Have an ability to communicate clearly with team members and clients from all backgrounds, as well as follow and deliver instruction
Software skills
No matter where you work, you will need to be proficient with computer software and able to pick up new programs related to your job quickly
Customer service skills
Active listening; attentiveness; conflict resolution; empathy; patience; friendliness
Organised and detail-oriented
Managing a varied workload across multiple projects and deadlines requires careful planning
Self-management
Managing yourself and your time productively
The video below provides an overview of the day in the life of Anja - a finance manager at Concert Networks.
Local Finance and Business Services Jobs (these are a selection of jobs - click on 'View more jobs' for more)
These are some of the companies in Cheshire & Warrington in finance and business services
Local Finance and Business Services Apprenticeships
Financial and Business Services Learning Opportunities
Explore Careers in Finance & Business Services
Your transferable skills
You likely have a lot of employable skills which could be transferred to a variety of new occupations across different industries.