Finance Graduate

Virgin Media Business Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Salary £44,000 per year

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts on services

Ride to work

Health insurance

Job summary

Liberty Global is offering a dedicated graduate scheme in Finance. You will gain in‑depth experience through three 12‑month rotations across diverse finance areas, with on‑the‑job training and study support for the CIMA qualification.

The scheme includes onboarding in London and potential international relocation, backed by a comprehensive learning and development program. We look for graduates with a growth mindset, analytical thinking, resilience and ambition.

Qualifications

• Growth mindset and willingness to relocate internationally.
• Passion for finance and curiosity to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake three 12‑month rotations across Finance functions such as Capital Allocation, Audit risk and compliance, and Treasury.
• Participate in learning and development curriculum including Excel, financial modelling and internal reporting.

Job description

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting‑edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre‑based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond. We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. Join our dedicated graduate scheme, and you’ll gain in‑depth experience of our Finance operation, while developing your expertise, studying for the internationally recognised CIMA professional qualification, laying the groundwork for a future leadership career with us.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our scheme consists of three 12-month rotations across a range of departments including:

• Capital Allocation & Business Control
• Audit
• Risk & Compliance
• Procurement
• Treasury
• Tax
• Finance Operations
• Investor Relations
• M&A

During the 3 years on the scheme you will develop a core understanding of the structure, processes, and systems of Finance. As part of your onboarding we will focus on setting you up for success in Liberty Global Finance as you undergo various trainings, including Excel, Financial Modelling and Internal Reporting.

Over the three 12-month rotations you will gain experience in some of our Generalist areas, such as Capital Allocation and Business Control, Audit Risk & Compliance and Procurement, as well as experiencing more specialist areas like Treasury, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions.

You will have the opportunity to move into these roles within our UK and European operating companies and ventures. Your first 12-month rotation will be in one of our London locations – we will confirm rotations prior to your start date.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

We will also fully fund and support you to achieve your CIMA qualification, with generous study leave and pay progression that are both above industry standards. It is mandatory that you complete the qualification within the 3-years of being on the scheme - we will support in providing a schedule to allow you to do this. Alongside this, you will follow a solid learning and development curriculum to help you build valuable business & soft skills. Courses will include presentation training, effective business writing, partner management & many more.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• 25 days’ holiday each year
• £44,000 per year with the potential for salary uplift each year while on the Graduate scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Special rates on mobile, broadband, TV and home phone services
• Ride to work and bicycle purchase schemes
• Medical, health, dental, travel and disability insurance
• And there’s much, much more including a range of personal and family benefits and a range of other discounts

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We’re looking for graduates with a growth mindset, and those who are open to potential international relocation during the scheme. We want to see your passion for finance, your love of being challenged and your desire to come up with ideas that inspire and influence our senior leaders. We’re more interested in your qualities rather than specific qualifications.

• Growth mindset Analytical Resilient Ambitious Curious Confident Entrepreneurial Visionary
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion vision is at the core of our company purpose.

We believe in creating a culture that empowers our colleagues to achieve their potential and bring their whole selves to work every day. We are committed to taking on discrimination in all its forms and being a positive force for good in the world today.

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Our Story

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today. Liberty Global is a leading international converged connectivity and investment company focused on creating sustainable, long‑term value for customers, employees and shareholders through the strategic management of three platforms — Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.

Liberty Telecom is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services, delivering next‑generation products through advanced fibre and 5G networks.

It currently provides approximately 80 million connections through some of Europe’s best‑known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, and Virgin Media in Ireland.

With our substantial scale and commitment to innovation, we are building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, investing in the infrastructure and platforms that empower our customers to make the most of the digital revolution, while deploying the advanced technologies that nations and economies need to thrive.

Liberty Growth invests, grows and rotates capital into scalable businesses across the technology, media/content, sports and infrastructure industries with a portfolio of approximately 70 companies and various funds, including stakes in companies like ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, EdgeConneX and AtlasEdge, as well as our controlling interest in the Formula E racing series.

Liberty Services delivers innovative technology and finance services, generating approximately $600 million in revenue.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence, with a commitment to building a culture where everyone feels they belong.

And we’re prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment.

We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK IS EXCITING, TOGETHER

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