Graduate Finance Trainee

Givaudan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global flavor and fragrance company seeks graduates for its Graduate Finance Trainee Program in Singapore. This 24-month program provides hands-on experience in various finance roles. Ideal candidates are motivated bachelor's or master's graduates with up to 2 years of experience, seeking to develop their financial skill set in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Paid time off

Attractive package with benefits

Excellent learning opportunities

Creative team environment

Qualifications

• Graduates or early career professionals with a maximum of 2 years work experience.
• Must have an interest in international mobility.
• Business fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business projects across multiple finance tasks.
• Work in areas like Controlling & Pricing, Treasury, and Compliance.

Skills

Ability to understand financial principles

Teamwork

Critical evaluation and decision-making

Cultural acclimation

Education

Bachelor's and master's program graduates in Finance/Business

Job description

Graduate Finance Trainee Program - Your next challenge?

Join Givaudan's Graduate Finance Trainee Program, designed to empower future finance leaders through hands‑on learning and diverse business experiences. We are committed to attracting and developing high‑potential early‑career finance professionals who are eager to make an impact.

You will be based in Singapore and reporting to the Regional Pricing Head.

Program Overview

The Graduate Finance Trainee Program offers a compelling opportunity for graduates or early‑career professionals to gain on‑the‑job experience across main finance functions.

The position is best suited to bachelor's and master's graduates with a maximum of 2 years of cumulated work experience. Over a span of 24 months during the rotation, you will gain valuable insights into different finance roles and across countries.

Your main responsibilities throughout the program

Participate in business projects and take on responsibilities in multiple finance tasks, including:

• Controlling & Pricing: FP&A, Business Controlling, Pricing, Product Costing, Shared Services
• Treasury / Corporate Finance: Cash flow planning, Risk Management, Corporate Tax
• Finance: Compliance, Statutory Reporting, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Trade Affairs

Skills you will develop through the program

• Ability to understand and apply financial principles, tools, systems, and business strategies.
• Teamwork: ability to work cooperatively in diverse teams, contributing to group goals and supporting colleagues.
• Convey ideas and collaborate with team members and partners.
• Critically evaluate information, identify patterns, and develop insights to support decision‑making processes.
• Embrace change and quickly adjust to new environments, technologies, and methodologies.
• Cultural acclimation: learn local business etiquette and collaborate across culture

Upon completion of the program, participants may grow to roles such as

• Group Reporting Analyst
• Division FP&A Analyst
• Commercial or Site Controller
• Accountant
• APAC Finance Management Trainee
• Audit
• Investor Relations

Your professional profile includes

• Bachelor's and master's program graduates, Finance/Business specialty
• Graduates or early career professionals, with a maximum of 2 years cumulated work experience
• International Mobility interest is a must
• Motivated and curious
• Hands‑on approach, teamwork
• Business Partnering management
• Business fluent in English
• Attractive package with benefits
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Paid time off

#LI-Onsite

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.