Job Description
We are looking for two motivated Finance Graduates to join our UK Finance team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This three‑year structured graduate programme is designed to provide broad exposure across the UK Finance function through 12‑month rotational placements, enabling you to build strong technical foundations, develop commercial insight, and identify your long‑term career path within Finance. You will work closely with experienced finance professionals in a collaborative, onsite environment and gain hands‑on experience within a global organisation. The programme includes full support for professional finance qualifications, with the expectation that you are fully qualified by the end of the programme, and with the aim of securing a permanent role within the business thereafter.
Responsibilities
* General Accounting
* Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
* Controllership
* Specialist teams such as Treasury or Tax (subject to business needs)
* Supporting monthly financial close activities and reporting
* Assisting with budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis
* Analyzing costs and financial performance and supporting corrective actions
* Reviewing P&L summaries, investigating anomalies, and communicating insights
* Supporting fixed asset accounting, purchasing processes, and inventory activities
* Participating in process improvement and cross‑functional finance projects
* Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
* 1–2 years’ experience (e.g. graduate role, internship, placement, or finance‑related role)
* Strong analytical skills and interest in building a career in Finance
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Willingness to work onsite in Witney and rotate across finance disciplines
* Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship
* Commitment to completing professional finance studies during the programme
Desirable
* Previous internship, placement, or work experience in Finance or Accounting
* Experience supporting budgets or financial analysis activities
* Exposure to a manufacturing, supply chain, or operational environment
* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
What We Can Offer
* Attractive salary that grows with you
* Company bonus
* Life Pension – Company Contributed and Life Insurance
* Educational Assistance and Support
* Mentorship and Expert Guidance
* Clear Career Development and Progression
* Exposure within a Global Business
Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
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