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JCB is a ground-breaking company that has been proudly making the earth move for over half a century. Our machines are world-renowned because they enable people to do things that would otherwise be impossible. But everything we’ve achieved has been built on a foundation of hard work, by diverse individuals, working together as a team.
What an amazing business for any graduate to start an equally amazing career. This is your opportunity to play a part in any one of the huge number of roles it takes to make this iconic business, number one.
We see the key to our future success lies in developing, training, and rewarding new talent that is keen to grow with us and forge a future that is limited only by your ambition and skill.
What does the Finance Graduate Scheme involve day-to-day?
Your first few weeks on this 24-month scheme will give you the chance to get to know the wider areas of the business, develop networks and relationships, then you’ll set out on a pathway to one of the most promising finance careers available to graduates. There may even be a possibility of an overseas placement!
You don’t become a business powerhouse like JCB without a team of talents professionals behind the scenes in Finance. This key department is pivotal to our success and as you rotate through three areas, we’ll give you business critical responsibilities and objectives. You’ll have the support of Finance professionals and other previous years’ graduates, this is a real chance to prove yourself as you study for your ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification with our help, including financially.
You’ll also have the opportunity to be involved in community based and education STEM activities as part of the scheme and become a registered STEM Ambassador!
There are a range of typical career pathways that the Finance Graduate programme could lead to, such as:
- Accounts Assistant
- Management Accountant
- Assistant Financial Controller
- Financial Controller
About you
Passionate about Finance and with a keen interest in business, you’ll be an exceptionally talented Maths, Finance graduate or final year student on track for a 2:1 or higher.
With outstanding analytical ability, your natural drive will help you achieve major business goals collaboratively, but also under your own steam. This is a role for someone who can build the strongest working relationships and communicate with all manner of different colleagues at varying levels of the business. This is your opportunity to impact the way a global Company approaches financial decisions! The placements will be based within one of our sites in Staffordshire, so if you don’t live locally, you must also be willing to relocate to within a reasonable commuting distance.
The rewards you deserve
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise, not only in rewards but also in real employee care. On a JCB Early Careers Scheme you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday, and access to our company pension—you can also benefit from using our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician, as well as a comprehensive training programme including residential outdoor development.
There’s also a JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts at many high street fashion and food retailers. And if you feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
JCB: Building a Brighter Future
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
The closing date is the 15th December 2023, however should we receive sufficient applications we may close this sooner - so we recommend you apply as soon as possible!
