We are seeking ambitious, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate to kick-start their finance career in an international, multi-billion-pound organisation.
The ideal candidate will be the person who takes a positive approach to each task or project with a positive attitude, striving to be the best version of yourself.
As a Finance Graduate you will be eager to make a difference and do what it takes to help you grow as a finance professional. You should serve as the talent pipeline for future growth opportunities and progression and contribute to the overall success of the business. If you have recently completed your degree or are due to graduate soon, this role is the perfect opportunity to launch your career within Finance and Accountancy.
What qualification will I receive upon completion?
You will be working towards obtaining your ACCA qualification. This qualification is a globally recognised professional certification and is one of the most prestigious and comprehensive qualifications for finance and accounting professionals. Obtaining this qualification will significantly enhance your career and open up many opportunities for you within the accounting and finance industry.
About the scheme
You will be sponsored to study a professional accounting qualification from one of the UK’s leading accounting bodies while, at the same time, gaining invaluable experience in a variety of Finance roles to become a rounded finance professional. You’ll gain experience in different Finance teams on a six-monthly rotational basis, giving you the chance to learn how each Finance team operates, as well as understanding which Finance specialism you might like to follow as your Finance career develops.
To support your learning and growth journey, you will gain access to six half yearly rotational placements. These placements could include:
- Providing Management Accounting and Commercial Accounting support, as part of our Blackburn based finance teams, to one of the countries we operate in;
- Helping to manage our tax obligations and treasury activities within the business, which supports and underpins the group;
- Working in Financial Planning & Analysis to assist the budget setting process for the organisation as a whole or support the reporting of results to our Senior Executive Team; and
- Getting involved with our Reporting Team to support the Group consolidation process and play a part in meeting our internal and external reporting requirements.
Alongside this, we have carefully designed a Graduate education programme that will run throughout your three-year scheme. This programme includes bespoke workshops and training sessions aimed at building wider skills to help you become a future leader!
Our Learning Based Bonus Incentive has been designed for your benefit to help with your continuous learning and personal development. By linking bonuses directly to your learning outcomes, once you have achieved a certain milestone within your qualification, you will be rewarded with a salary increase.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
About you
- Graduate with a degree or have an equivalent level of education
- Competent in Maths and able to show this as part of your education
- Excellent communicator – written and verbal
- Possess the skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Be able to demonstrate leadership potential
- Organised with the ability to prioritise your workload
- Have a passion for innovation and driving positive change
Whilst the above qualities are desirable, consideration will be given to non-graduates who are able to show their exceptional abilities in other ways.
Benefits & Rewards
- Performance/ Learning Based Bonus Scheme
- Employee Life Assurance
- EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
- ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
- EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
- Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
- Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
- Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
- Free Secure Car Parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Flexi-Time
- Prayer and Ablution Facilities
- Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
- Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
- Work Anniversary Rewards
- Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.
Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.
At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.
Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.
Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.
