Group UK Finance Graduate Programme 2026

Vodafone Limited; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the UK is offering a Rotational Graduate Programme in Finance aimed at developing analytical and financial skills. The program, lasting three years, provides a starting salary of £32,000, sign-on bonus, and numerous benefits including the sponsorship of a CIMA qualification. Graduates will gain insights across various financial domains while enjoying a hybrid work model.

Benefits

£32,000 salary

£1,000 sign-on bonus

28 days of paid holiday plus 5 volunteer days

Quarterly Spirit days

Discounts on Vodafone devices

Flexible benefits like gym memberships

Sponsorship of CIMA qualification

Qualifications

• 2:1 in a relevant degree achieved or predicted between June 2024 and August 2026.
• Right to work for the full programme duration; Graduate Route Visa not accepted.
• Recently graduated with analytical focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help teams make informed commercial choices.
• Use analytical skills to uncover valuable business insights.
• Provide senior leaders with financial expertise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial expertise

Strategic advice

Education

2:1 degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data, or Science

Job description

Overview

At Vodafone, we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. Our Rotational Graduate Programme in Finance is about developing your career, building a community, and delivering positive impact. Vodafone Finance partners with the business to provide insights, strategic advice, and analytics to enable impactful commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Enable Smart Decisions: Help teams make informed commercial choices that steer us toward our goals.
• Leverage Analytical Expertise: Use analytical skills to uncover valuable business insights and support data-driven decisions.
• Strategic Partnering: Work with teams across the business, providing senior leaders with financial expertise and strategic advice.
• Location and Hybrid Working: London, Paddington HQ; hybrid approach with in-office days as needed (approx. 8 days per month).

Qualifications

• 2:1 in your chosen degree (achieved or predicted). Preferable degrees with analytical, numeric, or data focus: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data, or Science.
• Recently graduated—bachelor’s or master’s obtained or to be obtained between June 2024 and August 2026.
• Right to work for the full programme duration; Graduate Route Visa not accepted.
• Possible rotations include: Data & Analytics, Commercial and Technology Finance, Vodafone Business Finance, Regional Finance, Internal Audit, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance Operations and Controls.

What’s in it for You

• £32,000 salary plus an annual performance bonus.
• £1,000 sign-on bonus.
• 28 days of paid holiday + 5 days to volunteer.
• Quarterly Spirit days focused on mental health and wellbeing.
• Discounts on Vodafone devices, broadband, and more.
• Flexible benefits: gym memberships, travel loans, and more.
• Vodafone sponsorship of your CIMA qualification during the three-year programme.

Programme Details

Duration: Three years. Vodafone will fully sponsor your CIMA qualification in return for a commitment to achieving this certification during the programme.