Masters Degree Apprenticeship – Planning, Forecasting and Reporting Level 7

targetjobs UK; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Wellingborough is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join its Planning, Forecasting & Reporting team. This role offers the chance to learn how a global organization operates and prepare for ACCA or CIMA qualifications. Candidates should have relevant GCSEs and A Levels or equivalent qualifications, alongside a keen sense of teamwork and adaptability. This apprenticeship promises a supportive environment for skill and knowledge development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 6 or above.
• Must have 3 A Levels including Maths or Accounting (grades A-E) or equivalent.
• Must be a UK resident for at least the last 3 years.
• Strong willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance teams to support budgeting and reporting.
• Analyze actual and budgeted results including variance analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management.
• Implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Support working capital management across functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

A Levels or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic finance apprentice to join our team specializing in Planning, Forecasting & Reporting for our DBU Europe department in Wellingborough, UK. During your apprenticeship with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

Role and Course Details

The Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Apprentice role is a developmental position within the Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Team. During the apprenticeship you will work 4 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at Kaplan. The working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain between ACCA or CIMA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with country finance teams and business partners to support with the budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Supporting the team with reporting and analysis of actual and budgeted results including variance analysis using multiple systems.
• Monthly preparation of reports and presentations for management, including the preparation of charts, graphs, and tables to effectively convey the financials to the business.
• Process improvement projects to streamline current processes, improving both efficiency and controls.
• Working capital management, including supporting the forecasting, reporting and analysis working cross functionally.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 7 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 6 or above, with 5 other GCSE subjects at 4 or above.
• One of the following:
  • 3 A Levels subjects including either Maths or Accounting (grades A-E) (or equivalent)
  • Or AAT Qualified Level 4 or equivalent other professional body qualification at the same level.
  • Or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Mathematics from a recognized university equivalent to a UK Bachelor's degree.
• Must be a UK resident who has lived in the UK for the last 3 years. If you are a previous resident of the EU/EEA, you must have gained pre-settlement or settlement status.
• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Building great working relationships across the business, working closely to achieve company objectives.
• Analyses financial data by evaluating results and solutions to support business decisions; prepares and presents financial information by summarizing data to communicate results in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations; partners with stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies.

Why Cummins

As an apprentice at Cummins, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a successful career in the industry.

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.