Applications for our 2026 Finance Mentoring Programme are now open!
Following the success of our previous cohort, we’re excited to reopen our Finance Mentoring Programme for a new intake.
We’re inviting:
Mentees: Finance Managers, Financial Controllers & experienced Finance Professionals
Mentors: C-suite Finance leaders
About the Programme:
Our six-month programme features:
Confidential, one-to-one mentoring
A tailor-matched mentor
Practical strategies to boost visibility and progression
Accelerated strategic thinking and leadership skills
Networking with senior finance professionals
📅 Programme starts: June 2026
📝 Applications close: March 31st 2026
Why Join as a Mentee?
Mentees receive 1-on-1 guidance from experienced mentors and gain a network of other mentees navigating and sharing the challenges and wins within their organisations including:
New perspectives: hear the issues, challenges and solutions being implemented in other organisations.
Instant idea generation: talk through problems and possible solutions with someone who’s been there and done it.
A safe space: explore your weaknesses and blind spots without the fear of exposure or tarnishing your reputation.
Gain self-awareness: an opportunity for objective feedback, raising your awareness to how you might be perceived.
Expand your network: connect with talented professionals, building valuable relationships.
Why Join as a Mentor?
Share your valuable expertise and support in developing the next generation of finance leaders and benefit from:
Professional Development: Improve your leadership and coaching skills while helping others grow.
New Perspectives: Gain fresh insights on industry trends and challenges from your Mentee.
Expand Your Network: Connect with talented professionals, building valuable relationships.
Give Back: Share your expertise and contribute to the growth of other finance professionals.
Mutual Learning: Mentorship is a two-way process that fosters learning and self-awareness for both parties.
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Handle's role:
With over 10 years’ experience running successful mentoring programmes, our role is to match great people, and then manage, facilitate and administer the programme and provide all of the necessary materials and guidance to Mentors and Mentees throughout their relationship. Handle’s mentoring programmes are known to be substantial career-enhancing experiences, where mentees are paired with C-suite mentors who help them build confidence, grow professionally, and propel them onto the next stage in their career.
📩If you have any questions at all please email at mentoring@handle.co.uk