Finance Graduate Scheme 2026

Mondelēz International; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global snacking company in Reading is seeking graduates for an exciting Graduate Program in Finance. This program offers real roles across various teams, emphasizing flexibility and mobility. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a proactive attitude, problem-solving skills, and a strong interest in FMCG. Starting salary is £33,000 with additional benefits including a £2,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Bi-annual pay reviews

Performance related bonus

Flexible working

Contributory pension

Life assurance

35 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong interest in FMCG.
• Mobility to relocate domestically and/or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Work across the Finance team to develop skills.
• Participate in rotations with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Financial Control.

Skills

Proactivity

Problem solving

Agility

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone—you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground.

Join Mondelēz and get a real taste of the global opportunities we offer while focusing on your professional development.

Formed from a recipe that aims to make you into a leader of tomorrow, our graduate programme offers you a delicious blend of formal and on the job training that will expand your horizons while encouraging your personal and professional development.

The role

You’ll get to work across our Finance team in a series of real roles, designed to give you breadth and depth of knowledge and develop a whole host of skills, to transform you into the highest quality finance business partner. This will include roles across our UK sites and may include roles in Finance across our European markets, so we need you to be flexible and internationally mobile throughout your time on the scheme.

Rotations include partnering with our Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing & Operations teams as well as Financial Control, Accounting and Projects.

What we look for

There are a few things you’ll need to join our tantalisingly innovative company: along with the confidence to try new and challenging experiences, you must be enthusiastic about learning and eager to reach new heights in creating and sharing joy. We look for all sorts of qualities in graduates: Proactivity, Problem solving, Agility, Relationship building etc.

We like people who aren’t afraid to stand alone, who deal with ambiguity instead of ignoring it and who know how to approach any problem, no matter how difficult. If you have these qualities and are committed to making the most of your talent, you’ll fit right in here.

Along with

• A strong interest in FMCG
• Mobility to relocate - we ask for all Graduates to be flexible and willing to relocate for different roles, this may be domestically and/or internationally

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Starting salary: £33,000 plus £2,000 sign-on bonus

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our Graduates an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business which includes bi-annual pay reviews, performance related bonus, 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), flexible working, contributory pension, life assurance, and a flexible benefits programme.

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 31of October 2025.

We will be holding our final stage assessment center for this role in-person at our Bournville offices on Tuesday 9th of December 2025. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

For more details on our Early Careers schemes and advice on our application process, visit our careers site today - Early Careers - UK | Mondelēz International, Inc. (mondelezinternational.com)

Mondelēz is a diverse and inclusive employer with an objective to ensure a fair and equal hiring process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply or throughout our assessment process please contact [e-mail] stating “UK&I Early Careers” as the subject.

Our candidate requirements are based on criteria to enable you to succeed in the role. If you have narrowly missed the above requirements and there are extenuating circumstances that you would like us to consider, you can let us know by contacting [e-mail] stating “UK&I Early Careers” as the subject and attaching a letter from your school/university to confirm your extenuating circumstances.

Relocation Support Available?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER

Job Type: Graduate Program | Graduates | Early Careers