Finance Graduate

Job description

Job Description
We are looking for two motivated Finance Graduates to join our UK Finance team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This three‐year structured graduate programme is designed to provide broad exposure across the UK Finance function through 12‐month rotational placements, enabling you to build strong technical foundations, develop commercial insight, and identify your long‐term career path within Finance. You will work closely with experienced finance professionals in a collaborative, onsite environment and gain hands‐on experience within a global organisation. The programme includes full support for professional finance qualifications, with the expectation that you are fully qualified by the end of the programme, and with the aim of securing a permanent role within the business thereafter.

Responsibilities

General Accounting

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Controllership

Specialist teams such as Treasury or Tax (subject to business needs)

Supporting monthly financial close activities and reporting

Assisting with budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis

Analyzing costs and financial performance and supporting corrective actions

Reviewing P&L summaries, investigating anomalies, and communicating insights

Supporting fixed asset accounting, purchasing processes, and inventory activities

Participating in process improvement and cross‐functional finance projects

Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

1–2 years' experience (e.g. Graduate role, internship, placement, or finance‐related role)

Strong analytical skills and interest in building a career in Finance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Willingness to work onsite in Witney and rotate across finance disciplines

Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship

Commitment to completing professional finance studies during the programme

Desirable

Previous internship, placement, or work experience in Finance or Accounting

Experience supporting budgets or financial analysis activities

Exposure to a manufacturing, supply chain, or operational environment

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

What We Can Offer

Attractive salary that grows with you

Company bonus

Life Pension – Company Contributed and Life Insurance

Educational Assistance and Support

Mentorship and Expert Guidance

Clear Career Development and Progression

Exposure within a Global Business

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin‐Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Witney

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English