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We are Weetabix – home to 56 delicious Weetabix Food Company products, the most famous of which is Weetabix, which continues to be the nation’s favourite cereal.
We are a brand led, FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) business that is instantly recognisable as soon as you mention our name!
Until quite recently our business was family owned and Weetabix today retains that ‘family’ feeling which is demonstrated by our people, values, and culture.
What you will do
We are looking for a Finance Graduate which is an exciting new development role within our business. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door in our established Finance team which supports the Weetabix business in delivering its financial targets.
In addition, as a Finance Graduate you will also be supported through your Professional Accounting Qualifications.
This role will offer hands-on working experience over 3 years with a rotation across all aspects of the Finance department. Typically, this will include assisting in the month reporting process; helping to produce monthly internal/management reports; assisting with the forecast and budget processes; supporting with the production of the annual report and accounts; and implementing new systems and procedures.
Requirements
- Recently qualified with relevant Finance Degree
- A desire to work in Accounting/Finance and motivation to study for a professional qualification
- Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills including data manipulation
- Confident communication skills
- Be analytical with a problem-solving mindset
- Demonstrate a high attention to detail
- Have bags of energy and motivation for continuous improvement to make a difference!
- Hold strong personal values which align to Weetabix
Benefits
This role, as with most of our roles at Weetabix, will offer a hybrid/flexible work pattern, with “Weetabix Wednesdays” in the office for all office-based employees and the requirement to attend key meetings face-to-face. When in the office, you’ll find as much Weetabix, Alpen, Weetos and Ready Brek (to name a few) as you could possibly eat!
The opportunities for personal development and progression are limited only by what you want to do! You will be working for a company that drives a learning culture where people can focus on their personal and professional development.
There is also a comprehensive flexible benefits package including all the good stuff you would expect including a generous double matched pension scheme and other great lifestyle benefits.
Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.
The Recruitment Process
We will aim to give you an update within 2 weeks of your application – if selected, there will be an initial telephone call with one of our Talent team followed by an in-person interview on site here at Burton Latimer in Northamptonshire.
During your visit you will have the opportunity to meet several members of the Finance team as well as having a site tour to see how and where Weetabix is made; and the opportunity to present your feedback to us. In addition, we’ll be sending you home with a goodie bag containing a range of Weetabix products to enjoy!
Inclusion without Exception
Our differences Make The Difference and have a ‘Brilliant People’ culture where we believe that our people can do their best work when they can bring their best selves to work every day.
We value diversity as it sparks creativity, innovation, and ultimately better business performance.
We recruit and develop people who are best suited to the requirements of the role on offer and our talent and succession programmes are grounded in ensuring that ‘Talent Matters’ and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are supported to fulfil their unique potential.
By joining our team, you will be part of helping to ensure we continue our ‘Inclusion without Exception’ journey and help Make The Difference.
