Finance Graduate

Lifescan; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Finance Graduate in Inverness. This hybrid role offers a three-year Finance Development programme with mentorship and support for ACCA or CIMA accreditation. Gain valuable experience in financial operations and reporting while working in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Structured Development Pathway

Mentorship from Industry Professionals

Collaborative Team Culture

Qualifications

• Progress toward CIMA or ACCA qualification is advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in Global Finance Operations.
• Involve in financial analysis and reporting.
• Support audit processes and compliance requirements.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Hons (2:1) Degree or Higher in Accountancy

Hons (2:1) Degree or Higher in Finance

Hons (2:1) Degree or Higher in Business Management

Hons (2:1) Degree or Higher in Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

LifeScan is a global leader in blood glucose monitoring and digital health technology and has a vision to create a world without limits for people with diabetes and related conditions. More than 20 million people and their caregivers around the world count on LifeScan’s OneTouch products to manage their diabetes. The team has an unwavering commitment to quality in the development of agile products and digital platforms defined by simplicity, accuracy, and trust to enable knowledge, wellness, and health of individuals.At LifeScan we believe our talented and passionate team is what makes us special.

Position Summary

We have a great opportunity for a Finance Graduate. This role can be undertaken on a hybrid working pattern, working from our site in Inverness.

Shape Your Future in Global Finance

Are you a finance graduate ready to make an impact? Join LifeScan and build the foundation for an exceptional career in global finance, whilst gaining full ACCA or CIMA accreditation.

On offer is a a three-year Finance Development programme with funded exam support to obtain either ACCA or CIMA Chartered Accountant status. The role will expose the successful candidate to all areas of Manufacturing accounting, Audit, Headcount reporting, and allow the candidate to gain an understanding of standard costing.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

You'll gain hands-on experience within a Global Finance Operations environment meanwhile receiving mentorship from industry professionals ensuring you develop critical skills in:

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Month-end and quarter-end closing processes
• Journal management
• Cross-functional business partnering
• Process improvement and optimization
• International Accounting Standards
• Standard Costing/Cost Centre Accounting
• Variance Analysis
• Supporting Audit processes and compliance requirements

Key Experience Requirements

You will have achieved a Hons (2:1) Degree or Higher in Accountancy, Finance, Business Management, or Economics.

Progress toward CIMA or ACCA qualification (Student Member Status and an awareness of the qualification framework/exam exemptions) is advantageous, as is the ability to demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning.

You will also:

• Have a strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Be a team player who can demonstrate a passion to succeed
• Have strong Excel skills, and an eagerness to learn financial systems
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Have a solution-oriented approach, with a passion for continuous improvement
• Be able to work effectively in diverse, multicultural teams

What you will gain from the role:

We pride ourselves on creating an environment where talent thrives. You'll benefit from:

• A structured development pathway with clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to global finance operations
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities to drive meaningful business impact