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We are looking for you to join our Finance Community as a graduate to join us and help our families on a budget.
About us
We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the role
You will work within the finance function, supporting in the creation and protection of the future of the company. You will fulfil the work of a finance graduate, whereby you'll be rotating across Teams within the function, building your financial and working knowledge & experience, whilst studying towards a professional qualification.
Be part of our 3 year rotational program whilst being supported to study for your CIMA qualification. You will become a specialist within Finance and the opportunity to be part of our growing senior leadership team.
About the team
Our purpose is simple. We create and protect the future of the Very Group. And we do it by innovating in finance. We’re more than number-crunchers.
We work in an agile way to create change fast. We care about outcomes, not perfection.
We create high-performing teams made up of the right people, whatever department they’re from. It means we always offer new experiences.
And we do it because we value personal development. Whether it’s through our mentoring programme, our learning guilds or the challenges and opportunities we rise to every day, we help everyone grow.
To achieve this aim we need to attract diverse talent into the team. People with passion, ambition, a preference for the innovative, team builders, and relationship creators. We’re fans of people who love to learn (and fail).
About the scheme
You will join us on a 3-year scheme where you will you get exposure across our Finance Community on 1 year rotations.
Our promise to you:
- We promise to challenge you
- We promise to listen to you
- We promise to support you
- We promise to value your input
Your promise to us:
- You promise to live and breathe our values
- You promise to push yourself out of your comfort zone
- You promise to be honest and transparent
- You promise to have a growth mindset
Requirements
Our graduate schemes are open to both graduates and master students who have graduated within 2022-2024. Whether you are studying a specific Finance/Accounting degree, or just passionate about learning more, we want to see your application! Our scheme will support your learning to help you grow both technically and commercially.
Our ideal candidate:
- Is intellectually curious and has a strong desire to learn and discover
- Will challenge how we do things here and help us innovate to create our future
- Has a real thirst for knowledge, you must be ambitious, professional and assertive with a hands-on approach
- Is a natural story teller who can present their thoughts confidently
- Can collaborate effectively and an excellent team player
- Shares our thirst for knowledge and passion for our customers
- Is a superb organiser with good analytical and prioritisation skills
- Enjoys developing through organised or self-development; passionate to progress career at The Very Group.
- Understand our core values and able to demonstrate them
Above all, you’ll be full of fresh ideas and love working as part of a diverse team.
Some of our benefits
- Clear career development conversations
- Consistent support throughout your 3 years and beyond
- Be part of our Early talent community
- Hybrid working model
- An environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and best practice
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
Please note:
Start date for the programme will be in September 2024.
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.
What happens next?
Our Early Careers team will be in touch if you’ve been successful for the next stage so keep an eye on your emails!
You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
- 1st stage - A pre recorded video interview for you to discuss your passion and ambition! This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your personality and for us to learn more about you.
- 2nd Stage – An invitation to an Assessment Centre. This is a day for you to understand more about our business and for you to show us your personal values
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Equal opportunities
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
