Finance Graduate

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic graduate rotational program at an established global retailer, where you will gain essential finance skills and hands-on experience across various finance functions. This unique opportunity allows you to work towards professional qualifications while receiving mentorship and support. The program is designed to set you up for success, with clear paths for career progression within the organization. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a thriving team, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career in finance.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Staff discount on purchases

Discounted gym membership

Access to counselling services

Internal development courses

Access to apprenticeships

Volunteer opportunities

Employer engagement forums

Qualifications

• Passion for finance and commitment to professional qualifications.
• Currently on track to graduate in 2025 or have graduated within the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Develop accounting skills in Year 1 through financial reporting tasks.
• Support group consolidation and tax reporting in Year 2.
• Gain insights into commercial finance processes in Year 3.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accruals

Reconciliations

Variance Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

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We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Free on-site parking at the Head Office
• Subsidised Head Office canteen
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, Go Outdoors) and online
• Discounted Gym membership
• Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)
• Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group
• Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally-recognised qualifications (England only)
• Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change
• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to our charity, JD Foundation
• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change

Kickstart Your Finance Career with JD Group!
Join our 3-year Graduate Rotational Program and gain essential finance skills with a FTSE 100 global retailer. You’ll build a strong foundation, work towards professional qualifications, and gain hands-on experience across diverse finance functions. From Financial Reporting to Commercial Finance, we’ll support your growth every step of the way. You will be based at our headquarters in Bury, operating from our newly refurbished and modernized finance office.

• Job Title: Finance Graduate
• Location: Bury (BL9 8RR)
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week
• Contract Type: 3 years FTC

Graduate- Specific Benefits

Our graduate programme is a chance to build a career you will always be proud of.

In addition to all the benefits listed above, on the graduate programme, you will also receive:

• You’ll receive funding support to pursue professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, alongside hands-on experience
• Exciting socials to form a community with other graduates
• Area-specific training arranged by the Line Manager
• Enrolment in our JD Aspire programme for upskilling and development
• A mentor to support you throughout the programme
• Ongoing support and feedback sessions
• Invaluable exposure is usually gained through years of experience
• Career progression - our graduate programme is designed to set you up for success, with a clear path to applying for open applications within our group at the end of your fixed term contract

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Year 1 : Financial Reporting – Develop key accounting skills like accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis while working with stock invoicing and cash transactions.
• Year 2 : Explore from the below:
• Group Finance: Support the group consolidation process and assist with the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Plc
• Tax: Understand the Group Tax structure, and monthly reporting requirements for both direct and indirect tax, develop an understanding of tax rates across group territories
• FP&A: Learn the ropes of group-wide forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven management reporting.
• Internal Controls: Develop an understanding of the role Internal Controls play in safeguarding the business.
• Year 3 : Commercial Finance - Gain insights into UK and European forecasting and budgeting processes to support key business decisions and evaluate store expansions for strategic brand growth.

What We’re Looking For

We have outlined our minimum academic requirements below but being part of our team is more than just what you know - it’s about who you are! Let us know why you want to be part of our dedicated team in your application.

• A passion for developing a career within finance
• Commitment to earning a professional qualification along side the graduate programme
• Currently on track to graduate in 2025 or have graduated within the past two years

What to Expect from the Recruitment Process

We believe in providing a clear and transparent recruitment experience. Below is an outline of the key stages and dates to help you prepare:

• Applications Open: Tuesday 22nd April – Monday 5th May
• Further Information Questionnaire: To be completed between Tuesday 6th May – Tuesday 13th May
• Online Assessments (Numerical, Verbal & Inductive Reasoning): Invitations sent to successful applicants to be completed between Friday 23rd May – Monday 2nd June
• Pre-Screening Calls with the Talent Team: Scheduled between Monday 9th June – Friday 20th June
• Assessment Centre: Held on Monday 30th June

Please ensure you’re available for each stage, as this will form an important part of the overall selection process.

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK and would not meet the qualifying criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship