Finance Graduate Scheme 2026

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discretionary annual bonus award

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking Finance Graduates for a three-year structured program in Woking. You will gain experience in accounting principles, financial control, and business partnering while working toward a professional qualification. Ideal candidates should have a 2:1 in Finance, strong analytical skills, and a passion for the automotive industry. Benefits include 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, and more.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and interest in financial strategy.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships.
• Proactive mindset with commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Work with teams to understand cost drivers and revenue forecasts.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve financial transparency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Team player

Education

Finance degree with 2:1 or above

Job description

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.

As part of the graduate scheme, you will benefit from tailored development workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and full support through your qualification journey, equipping you for a permanent finance role within McLaren.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

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.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 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

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