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Finance Graduate
Finance Graduate Programme – Three-Year Development Role (Witney, Oxfordshire)
About the Role
We are seeking two motivated Finance Graduates to join our UK Finance Team in Witney, Oxfordshire. This three-year structured graduate programme offers broad exposure across the Finance function through 12-month rotational placements, allowing you to:
- Build strong technical foundations
- Develop commercial insight
- Identify your long-term career path in Finance
You will collaborate with experienced finance professionals in an onsite, collaborative environment, gaining hands-on experience within a global organisation. The programme includes full support for professional finance qualifications, with an expectation that you will be fully qualified by the end of the three years, and a clear route to join the business permanently thereafter.
Key Responsibilities
Throughout the programme, you will rotate across core and specialist Finance areas, which may include:
- General Accounting
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Controllership
- Specialist teams (Treasury or Tax, subject to business needs)
Progressively, responsibilities will align with increasing technical complexity, accountability, and business exposure, including:
- Supporting monthly financial close activities and reporting
- Assisting with budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Analysing costs and financial performance, recommending corrective actions
- Reviewing profit & loss (P&L) statements, detecting anomalies, and communicating insights
- Supporting fixed asset accounting, purchasing processes, and inventory activities
- Participating in process improvements and cross-functional finance projects
- Collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain
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Learning & Development
- Fully supported enrolment in a professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Structured on-the-job learning across multiple finance disciplines
- Exposure to a global business environment and senior finance leaders
- Ongoing mentoring, feedback, and development throughout the programme
Requirements
Essential CritERA
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- 1–2 years’ relevant experience (internship, placement, graduate role, or finance-related experience)
- Strong analytical skills and ambition to build a Finance career
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Willingness to:
- Work onsite in Witney
- Rotate across core Finance disciplines
- Commit to completing professional finance studies during the programme
Desirable Experience
- Previous Finance/Accounting internship, placement, or work experience
- Experience supporting budgets, forecasting, or financial analysis
- Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or operational environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
What We Offer
- Attractive salary with annual growth opportunities
- Company bonus
- Life Pension (contribution-based) + compulsory Life Insurance
- Educational Assistance & Support for professional qualification training
- Mentorship and expert guidance
- Clear Career Progression and development roadmap
- Exposure to a global business environment
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About Sherwin-Williams
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by colouring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions enhance our built environment—whether it’s homes, infrastructure, or industries. Our success is driven by the talent, passion, and contributions of our people, who are empowered through:
- Life: Benefits and flexibility for health & well-being
- Career: Learning opportunities, skills development, and growth
- Connection: An inclusive team culture with dedication to our communities. "Let’s Create Your Possible—join us in shaping a vibrant, dynamic future for Finance and beyond."
Eligibility
- You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Proof will be required.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
Sherwin-Williams is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on:
- Race, colour, religion or belief
- Gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity
- Ethnic or national origin
- Disability, age, pregnancy, or maternity status
- Marital or civil partner status
Important: The Sherwin-Williams recruiting team will never:
- Request payment payments
- Ask for financial information (e.g., bank account details, credentials, or ID numbers)
- Request sensitive personal data (e.g., date of birth, passports) during applications.
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