Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Salary: £25,000
Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, 2-3 days a week onsite in Nottingham)
Application process: Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site. If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying, please contact [email protected]
Closing date: 28th October 2024
As a modern, future-focused mutual building society, we are committed to delivering ethical and sustainable financial services to our members and communities. To support our growth ambitions and our commitment to growing talent we are launching our first ever Finance Graduate Scheme, designed to provide graduates with hands-on experience and a structured career path within the financial sector.
We are evolving into a modern mutual that combines our rich heritage with forward-thinking innovation. We're embracing new technologies, evolving our customer proposition, and fostering a culture of learning and inclusivity. This transformation offers colleagues the unique opportunity to shape the future of our organisation, working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your ideas will drive real impact.
The Graduate Scheme: What will you be doing?
Our Finance Graduate Scheme offers several 9–12-month rotations over 3-year period, offering exposure to key areas of our Finance function, including:
- Financial Reporting: You will support with the maintenance of the General Ledger and will support daily/monthly reconciliations. This team assist with supplier payments, treasury transactions, and audit preparation whilst supporting with the preparation of Interim and Annual Reports
- Treasury: You will assist in cash investments and the Treasury Management System upgrade. Part of your role will be providing support for balance sheet forecasting and liquidity analysis as well as collaborating with Retail Product teams on hedging strategies.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: You will prepare management information (MI) and variance analysis for budget holders, supporting budgeting and forecasting, including cost analysis for projects and business operations.
- Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit regulatory returns and analyse data for accuracy and support system changes for new reporting requirements.
During the rotation, you’ll gain valuable experience in different facets of finance, working closely with skilled professionals to build your technical knowledge and understanding of the financial services sector.
Qualifications & Development
As part of your ongoing development, we will fund and support you with a relevant professional qualification in Finance / Accounting during your Graduate Scheme: -
- ACCA - Chartered Certified Accountant
- CIMA - Chartered Management Accountant
- Relevant Treasury Qualification
This support includes covering exam fees, study materials, and providing study leave to help you achieve your qualification and advance your career. The options available to you will be discussed at interview / offer stage.
What happens after the Scheme ends?
You will be permanently placed into a specific area of Finance that aligns with your strengths, career interests and the needs of the Society. This placement will provide you with a focused pathway to develop deeper expertise in your chosen field!
About you: -
- Educated to degree level with an interest in Finance.
- Curiosity, a growth mindset and a hunger for development and learning. This opportunity will involve continued study therefore a desire and commitment to continue your personal and professional development is essential!
- An interest in our sector and ambitions to grow a career in Financial Services.
- An inclusive and collaborative approach, highly motivation and strong relationship building skills.
What we offer -
- A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 29 in January 2025) plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme (buy up to 5 days) and enhanced family leave.
- Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
- Flexible and hybrid working to encourage a work life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work.
- A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers.
- A strong sustainability agenda – we’re continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.
- We’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you
- Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.
Embracing Diversity Together-
We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.
Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.
We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.