Finance Graduate

Britvic plc; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Discounts on shopping

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic offers a Finance Graduates Programme with three 12‑month rotations across core finance teams, plus an international secondment option in Copenhagen. You’ll complete structured learning objectives, with real responsibility and early exposure to business decisions.

We fully fund the Finance qualification (CIMA or ACCA), with dedicated study time and support. Start date: 26 July 2027. Salary £33,000 per year, 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree across any discipline with clear motive for a career in Finance.
• Strong academic background and understanding of financial principles.
• Proactive, curious, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external stakeholders with confidence.
• Prepare complex reports and present financial trends with recommendations.
• Process and analyse large datasets and invoices to support reporting.
• Prepare and post journals into SAP and assist with reconciliations.
• Assist with statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare survey submissions for regulatory bodies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Education

2:1 degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Over the three-year programme, Finance Graduates complete three 12-month rotations across core finance teams, gaining hands‑on experience and a broad understanding of how finance supports and drives the business. You'll complete three structured rotations across core finance teams, with each rotation lasting 12 months. This rotational approach is designed to give you deep, hands‑on exposure as well as a broad understanding of how finance supports and drives the business. Across each rotation, you'll have real responsibility, structured learning objectives and support from experienced finance professionals, helping you build a well-rounded skill set, strong business acumen and a clear view of where you want to specialise. Some graduates may also be given the opportunity to complete an international secondment in Copenhagen, providing exposure to the wider Carlsberg Group and the chance to build experience in an international finance environment. Alongside your rotations, we will fully fund and support your professional Finance qualification, either CIMA or ACCA. Completing this qualification is a requirement of the programme, with dedicated study time, resources and guidance provided to help you succeed. We will be looking for new joiners to start on 26th July 2027. If you have any annual leave booked during that time, please make your recruiter aware. What to expect:

• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders with confidence
• Prepare complex reports throughout the month
• Present to key stakeholders on financial trends with clear recommendations on next steps
• Process and analyse large data sets, including invoices and system inputs, to support accurate reporting and wider finance processes.
• Prepare and post journals into SAP accounting system
• Assist with preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts
• Liaise with external auditors to provide audit support
• Preparation of survey submissions for Office of National Statistics and other regulatory bodies
• A minimum 2:1 degree and strong academic background - across any discipline, but with clear motives for a career in Finance.
• Good understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Proactive, curious, and confident asking questions
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Carlsberg Britvic is a dynamic multi-beverage business, home to some of the UK's best-known beers and soft drinks. Formed in January 2025, the business brings together an extensive portfolio across beer, low and no alcohol, and soft drinks, including brands such as Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Robinsons, Tango, J2O, Fruit Shoot, London Essence, Plenish and Jimmy's Iced Coffee, alongside licensed favourites including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea, Rockstar and Gatorade. With five production facilities and 16 depots across the UK, Carlsberg Britvic is focused on great service, innovation, people development, and making a positive impact for communities and the planet.

Salary: £33,000.00 per annum

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week - Monday - Friday

• Monthly product allowance - alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, poppi, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy. With five production facilities and 16 depots across the UK, Carlsberg Britvic is focused on great service, innovation, people development, and making a positive impact for communities and the planet.