Finance Graduate

Mercedes-Benz UK Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Finance qualification sponsorship

25 days holidays

Study toward degree 2027

Excel proficiency

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Group AG invites graduates to join its Finance Graduate Programme in Milton Keynes. The two-year programme offers four distinct six-month placements across finance, including the Accounting and Controlling teams, with opportunities to choose a placement aligned to your interests.

You'll gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, while developing management reporting skills and collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in finance and numbers.
• Ability to analyse data and provide insights.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six-month placements within the finance department.
• Work with Accounting and two Controlling teams and pick a placement aligned to interests.
• Lead some initiatives and own day-to-day tasks end-to-end.
• Collaborate across the finance function to understand how finance supports the business.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Commercial awareness

Business partnering

Management reporting

Stakeholder comms

Project ownership

Data literacy

Job description

Job Description - Finance Graduate (MER00049LS)

Finance Graduate Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Duration: Two-year programme

Location: Milton Keynes

About us

At Mercedes-Benz Cars, we're passionate about developing the next generation of talent. Our Finance Graduate programme is designed to give you the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real impact from day one, while helping shape the future of mobility through innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer experiences.

We believe great careers start with the right support, which is why you'll be encouraged to explore new ideas, build valuable skills and learn from experienced colleagues across the business. Together, we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can contribute confidently and reach their full potential. Our culture is built on respect, equal opportunity and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger, helping us deliver better outcomes for our customers, colleagues and communities.

About our Finance Graduate Programme

If you have obtained a degree or are expecting to achieve a degree in 2027 and are seeking an opportunity where you can gain real business experience, then the Mercedes-Benz Finance Graduate Programme could be for you.

The Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to complete four unique six-month placements within the finance department and beyond, working with colleagues of all specialisms and expertise.

This will see you spending time with the Accounting and two Controlling teams, as well as finding your own placement in an area of interest to you, giving you the opportunity to expand your horizons and develop a broad understanding of how Finance partners with the wider business.

In each placement you will have the chance to learn about the role the department plays in the day to day and strategic operations of the business, as well as expanding your knowledge and skillset.

Your responsibilities come in the form of day-to-day tasks that you will quickly come to own end to end, as well as assisting on larger projects and even leading some initiatives of your own.

In each case you will become a key part of the team and will be able to draw on the expertise and skillset of this community.

Some of the skills you can expect to gain

• Financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Commercial awareness and business partnering
• Management reporting and presentation of insights
• Communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Project ownership and problem-solving
• Data, systems and digital finance capability
• An understanding of how Finance supports the wider organisation
• Knowledge of the automotive and mobility industry

Additional benefits

• A competitive salary
• Support towards a finance qualification which we will fully fund
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Studying towards a finance-related degree and expected to graduate in 2027 with a First-Class degree
• Strong analytical and numerical capability
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• A collaborative approach and willingness to build relationships
• Curiosity, initiative and a desire to learn
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Need adjustments during the recruitment process?

We're committed to creating an accessible recruitment experience where everyone has the opportunity to showcase their skills and potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, we're here to support you.

Whether you need additional time, an alternative interview format, accessibility support, or adjustments related to a disability, health condition or neurodivergence, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and find the right support.

Right to work

Due to UK legislation, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

We care about your personal data. The UK General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.

Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.

Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo – you’ll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek ‘job alerts’ once you are registered in Taleo and it’s possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period. Contact us as [e-mail] for further information.

If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Chief Officer of Corporate Data Protection for the Mercedes-Benz Group at the following address: HPC W079 70546 Stuttgart, [e-mail] .