Finance Graduate

Saica Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Saica Group is launching a fixed-term Finance Graduate programme. You will rotate across central finance areas including accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and corporate finance while supporting commercial teams for each division.

Placements typically last 6–12 months within UK&I, with opportunities to travel and be based at multiple Saica sites. You will be expected to complete 2–4 placements over two years, learning finance processes and aiming towards qualified accountant status,

Qualifications

• Top level graduate from a degree in Accountancy and Finance or a numerical-based degree.
• Ideally have a year in industry experience in a relevant finance-based role.
• Numerate with strong Excel experience and analytical skills.
• Willing to travel to other Saica sites UKI, Europe and US.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and corporate finance.
• Collaborate with commercial teams for each division and learn finance processes.
• Undertake placements across Saica’s Pack, Paper, Natur & Flex to gain broad exposure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong numeracy

Team player

Willing to travel

Ambitious

Education

Accountancy and Finance degree

Physics degree

Mathematics degree

Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Saica Group offers sustainable paper solutions for the manufacture of corrugated board and flexible packaging, promoting circularity in waste management. With more than 12,000 employees and a presence in 11 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States), Saica Group has four business lines: the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard (Saica Paper), waste management and environmental services (Saica Natur), the production of corrugated board packaging (Saica Pack), and flexible packaging (Saica Flex).

Job Description

*Fixed Term Contract (2 years)*

As a Finance Graduate you will be exposed to a broad spectrum of finance, with the opportunity to cover all areas of central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and corporate finance, to commercial teams for each of Saica’s sustainable divisions; Pack, Paper, Natur & Flex, whilst working towards becoming a qualified accountant. Support towards obtaining professional qualifications can be provided.

Saica graduates undertake a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 placements within their graduate programme. Placements usually take place 6-12 months in UK&I. During these placements the graduate will be undertaking a role or project within the business, learning finance processes and procedures.

Candidate Profile

We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to Saica and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting sustainable journey.

Role Requirements

• Top level graduate from a degree in Accountancy and Finance, Physics, Maths, Economics or a numerical based degree
• Ideally have a year in industry experience in a relevant finance based role
• Commercially astute, ambitious and highly intelligent individuals who are hungry for success and genuine responsibility
• Must be highly numerate with experience working in excel
• Strong analytical skills and a real passion for improving performance
• Flexibility to travel to other Saica sites across UKI, Europe & US
• Ability to be based at other Saica sites across UKI, Europe and US for extended periods of time in line with Graduate Programme requirements

Job Requirements

You will enjoy working at Saica if you: Care: Are a team-player, support your colleagues and share your ideas It’s important that you want an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity Value: Have high standards, want to achieve good quality and great service Challenge: You are self-motivated to improve and achieve. You are open and transparent, tell it as it is. Specific skills or experience requirements will be shown in the job description.