Finance Graduate - Indirect Tax Analyst 2026, UK

Haleon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer health company in London is seeking candidates for its Finance Graduate Programme starting in September 2026. This three-year program offers hands-on experience with rotations in various Finance roles while studying for the CIMA qualification. Ideal candidates are final-year students or recent graduates with a finance-related degree and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Salary of £35,000 per year

London travel allowance

Health & wellbeing programmes

Community of Early Talent Network

Full support for CIMA qualification study

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate eager to start a career in Finance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to study for CIMA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support internal stakeholders and external advisors on global Indirect Tax initiatives.
• Conduct indirect tax research to assist with key strategic decision making.
• Provide support on VAT audits and strategy setting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Degree with Finance content

Job description

Overview

Finance Graduate Programme , September 201 6 , London, UK

Join our Finance Team in London for 3 years on our graduate programme , starting in September 202 6 .

At a glance :

Are you a final year student or recent graduate eager to begin a career in Finance? At Haleon , you'll gain hands-on experience with a supportive team, rotate through three Finance roles over three years, an d study for your CIMA qualification.

Indirect Tax

• Working with to support internal stakeholders and with external advisors on global Indirect Tax initiatives.
• Conducting indirect tax research on countries to assist with key strategic decision making .
• Providing support on VAT audits , strategy setting and reviewing rates of countries across Europe.
• Providing VAT analysis of trade routes and implementing VAT saving opportunities .

Education and Eligibility

Education Requirements: Undergraduate Degree , (preference for a degree with some element of Finance, A ccounting or B usiness content).

Please note for Graduate roles you must have graduated by August 2026 and provided proof of Degree.

To be eligible for the Haleon Graduate programme, all candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement being satisfied. Haleon UK do not provide sponsorship to undergraduates and graduates trying to obtain the right to work in the UK

Role Start Date: September 202 6

Benefits

• Salary of £3 5 ,000 per year
• A London travel allowance
• Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
• Comet – (Community of Early Talent) a network run by the graduates for the graduates
• During your time at Haleon you will be fully supported to study for the CIMA professional qualification ( registration, exam fees, tuition, and study leave).

Application Process

The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:

• Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
• Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment/interview.
• One-Way Video Interview – if selected you receive a link to complete an online interview focusing on your motivation for joining Haleon and what transferrable skills you will bring to the role. This will be screened by the Early Talent Team.
• Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a virtual interview; The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
• Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.

Interviews will be held in November/December 2025

We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.

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