Cookies — it's your choice

At Bright Network we use cookies and similar technologies to help deliver you the best possible experience. Some are necessary to help our website work properly and can't be switched off, and some are optional but support Bright Network in building and running the service that we provide to you.

You can find out more in our privacy policy at any time by going to the link in our footer.

    1. Home
    2. Graduate Jobs
    3. Consulting
    4. Finance Graduate Programme
    Lock Applications for this job are now closed
    Closing soon

    Our Finance graduate programme is tailored to equip and empower you from day one. Through comprehensive training and on-the-job learning, you’ll quickly develop the confidence, skills and experience to hit the ground running and maximise your potential.

    What it's all about

    Thanks to the expert guidance of a brilliant and close-knit team, our Finance Graduate Programme will help you get your head around all aspects of finance, including internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting future performance. Through the three-year programme you’ll develop a strong understanding of the purpose of the Finance function and gain hands on experience in a variety of different Finance roles as you build knowledge, skills, and relationships across every area of the company.

    What you’ll be doing

    During the programme, you’ll benefit from three yearly rotational placements, which’ll give you a good understanding of different parts of our business. Specifically, you can look forward to:

    • Getting to grips with all things finance, including reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting
    • Learning the essentials of an ever-evolving regulatory and commercial environment
    • Working with a friendly, collaborative bunch of experts / teams daily across the bank
    • Developing the skills and leadership abilities needed for a successful career with us
    • Working on innovative live projects

    Where you’ll be working

    This role is based in Milton Keynes and our current expectation is at least 2 days in an office every week.  If the Company’s business needs change, then you may be required to relocate for one or more of your placements.

     What we’re looking for in you

    • A Bachelor's degree in any discipline, as well as 112 UCAS points (top 3 A Level grades or equivalent excluding General Studies and Extended Project)
    • Excellent numerical and writing skills, and the ability to create strong business relationships
    • A genuine passion for finance and a motivation to stay up to speed with key industry trends 
    • A positive, can-do attitude with a hunger to learn and develop
    • A proven collaborative approach to work
    • The confidence to share ideas and embrace change

    We welcome applications from people who have their own right to work in the UK. For our internship, graduate & apprenticeship schemes, you'll be asked to provide evidence of your right to work during the application process. Throughout your time at Santander you must be able to maintain and demonstrate your right to work in the United Kingdom indefinitely.