Heidelberg Materials UK
Finance Graduate
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Kickstart Your Career as a Finance Graduate
Location: Chipping Sodbury, Bristol
Salary: £30,937 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Why Choose Our Graduate Programme?
Start your graduate journey with Heidelberg Materials and gain valuable experience within one of the world's leading building materials companies.
As a Finance Graduate, you'll play a key role in supporting our Finance function while working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA). You'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance disciplines, including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Record to Consolidate (RCC), Tax, and Internal Controls, providing a strong foundation for a successful finance career.
Our graduate programme
Our graduate programme is designed to develop future finance professionals and leaders by providing hands-on experience, professional qualifications, and support from experienced finance experts.
You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, build strong commercial awareness, and develop the technical and leadership skills needed to thrive in a dynamic organisation.
Finance Graduate Programme (Three Years)
Over the course of the programme, you'll:
- Work towards a recognised ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Gain experience across Finance, FP&A, Tax, Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting.
- Develop technical accounting knowledge and business partnering skills.
- Collaborate with experienced finance professionals across the business.
- Support business performance through meaningful financial analysis and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Prepare and post journals and accruals within JDE and SAP systems.
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations for designated areas.
- Ensure month-end postings are accurate and completed on time.
- Investigate financial issues and identify solutions using sound judgement.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
Business Performance & Analysis
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- Assist with variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Support performance reporting and business planning activities.
- Contribute to monthly and group reporting requirements.
- Assist with ad hoc financial and strategic projects.
- Support business partnering activities across the organisation.
Tax & Internal Controls
- Support tax compliance and reporting activities.
- Assist with process reviews and documentation.
- Contribute to maintaining effective internal controls.
- Support follow-up actions to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Relationship Building & Communication
- Liaise with operational and finance teams to resolve queries.
- Build strong working relationships across the business.
- Provide financial support and advice to internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Finance.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Support Heidelberg Materials' Zero Harm philosophy.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and controls.
- Promote safe and environmentally responsible working practices.
- Participate in training and development activities as required.
What We're Looking For
- Analytical Thinker: You enjoy solving problems and making sense of data.
- Strong Communicator: You can build relationships and communicate confidently.
- Organised & Detail-Oriented: You take pride in producing accurate work.
- Proactive & Curious: You are eager to learn and take ownership.
- Team Player: You enjoy collaborating and contributing to shared goals.
- Results Focused: You are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Entry Requirements
- Graduated in 2026 or due to graduate in 2027
- Predicted or achieved a minimum 2:1 degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics.
- Willingness to undertake ACCA or CIMA professional training.
- Previous accounting experience or knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping is advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills; SAP knowledge is beneficial.
- British citizenship or UK settled status.
- Full UK driving Licence
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Benefits
- A great salary: Earn a starting salary of nearly £31,000 a year along with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Hands-on learning: Gain practical experience working with industry professionals and using real equipment from day one.
- Leadership skills: Develop a deep understanding of our business and hone your leadership, technical and people skills.
- Professional development: Opportunities for continued learning and career growth including workshops, seminars and networking.
- Sustainability: Be a part of our commitment to a more sustainable future including decarbonisation, carbon capture and recycling.
- Cutting-edge technology: Gain the skills to operate the latest advancements in construction and digital technology.
- Mentoring and support: Dedicated mentorship from a senior manager to provide career advice, personal development and guidance.
- Networking opportunities: Build valuable connections with industry experts at company events, conferences and industry seminars.
- Diversity and inclusion: We’re proud of our diverse workforce because we know an inclusive workplace makes us more successful.
- Social value: Get involved in our many charitable and community events throughout the year that also help us win new contracts.
- Career progression: Early advancement in the company including further opportunities for personal growth and development.
Next Steps
Submit Your Application
Upload your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience, and motivation for joining Heidelberg Materials.
Online Assessment & Video Interview
Shortlisted candidates will complete a pre-recorded video interview and online assessment designed to evaluate communication, numerical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Assessment Centre & Interview
Attend an insight day, including a presentation exercise.
Join the Programme
Successful candidates will join our Finance Graduate Programme in September and begin their journey toward becoming finance professionals and future leaders.
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