Finance Graduate

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking Finance Graduates for a structured three-year programme at their Woking location. Candidates will gain experience in technical accounting, financial control, and business partnering while studying for a professional qualification. This role offers comprehensive training alongside practical experience to develop future finance leaders.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus award

Private medical insurance

Life assurance benefit

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in a relevant Finance degree.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in financial strategy.
• Desire to contribute to a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete a series of immersive placements within the Finance function.
• Gain exposure to technical accounting and financial control.
• Support month-end close process and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Relevant Finance degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for Graduates to join our Finance team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Finance Graduate, you will gain valuable experience across technical accounting, financial control and business partnering, working at the heart of decision-making in one of the world's most iconic automotive brands. This is a three-year structured programme designed to accelerate your development and support your journey toward becoming a qualified accountant. During the programme, you will study towards an accredited professional qualification (either CIMA or ACCA) while gaining practical, rotational experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Please note this is an onsite position.

What You\'ll Do

Over the course of three years, you will complete a series of immersive placements within the Finance function, building both your technical expertise and strategic business acumen. Key areas of experience will include:

• Technical Accounting & Financial Control: Gain exposure to accounting principles, compliance, audit preparation, and financial reporting.
• Support the month-end close process and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Apply financial controls to ensure risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with commercial and operational teams to understand cost drivers and revenue forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide actionable insights and support decision-making across functions such as Manufacturing, Commercial, Aftersales, and Product Development.
• Project-Based Work: Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve cost efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial transparency.
• Support the wider Finance team during high-profile business planning cycles and strategic reviews.

Qualifications

• You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 or above in a relevant Finance degree.
• Strong analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and an interest in financial strategy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A keen interest in the automotive industry and a desire to contribute to a high-performance culture.
• A proactive, organised mindset with a commitment to ongoing development and learning.
• Personal note: You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Finance business area.

Personal Attributes

We\'re looking for individuals who bring a financial mindset, a collaborative approach, and an appetite for working in a dynamic, innovative business. Desirable attributes include:

• Commercial curiosity - interest in how finance influences business success and operational decision-making.
• Attention to detail - rigour in financial analysis, data handling, and reporting.
• Problem-solving mindset - able to interpret numbers and translate them into business insights.
• Adaptability - confident working across multiple departments and managing change.
• Ownership - takes responsibility for workstreams and sees tasks through to completion.
• Communication - clear and confident when presenting financial data and advice to non-finance colleagues.
• Resilience - can manage deadlines, workloads, and pressure during key financial cycles.
• Team player - supports collaboration within finance and cross-functional teams.
• Drive for excellence - motivated to grow, qualify, and progress within McLaren Finance.
• Passion for performance - excited to be part of a business where precision and ambition matter.

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Benefits

• 25 days\' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
• Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars