Are you a recent graduate with a passion for numbers and problem-solving? Excited by the idea of working in a fast-paced, dynamic business? And ambitious to build a long-term career in finance within the food industry?
If this sounds like you, then our Finance Graduate Programme could be the perfect opportunity!
Why Greencore?
We're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, soups, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.95bn.
Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Our industry is dynamic and innovative, presenting unique financial challenges that demand exceptional skills in accounting, planning, and forecasting.
We're dedicated to nurturing skilled financial professionals who can meet the demands of our fast-paced business and become our future leaders.
What you'll be doing
Our 3-year Finance Graduate Programme is designed to help you unlock your potential and build a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry.
Delivered in partnership with one of our trusted training providers, HTFT Partnership, you'll work towards a CIMA accountancy qualification, fully aligned with real-world responsibilities that make you an integral part of our Finance function.
What to Expect
Rotational Placements: Hands-on experience across financial accounting, commercial analysis, and operations finance
Dedicated Mentorship: Ongoing support from a mentor to guide your development and career goals
Career Progression: Transition into a permanent Finance role based on performance and aspirations
Throughout the programme, you'll provide financial support to our sites while developing expertise in key areas of the finance function. You'll also have the chance to work across different locations, becoming a multi-skilled finance professional with experience in diverse environments.
What we're looking for
We're looking for graduates with a business-related degree, ready to join our graduate programme from August 2026. Ideally, you'll already hold exemptions from the CIMA foundation level, giving you a head start on your professional journey.
You will also be:
* Passionate about working as part of a team and have an ambition to have a long-term career in finance.
* Keen to pursue further study, to achieve your CIMA qualification, with the long-term ambition of becoming a certified [AW5] Accountant
* Curious, enthusiastic and enjoy solving complex problems.
* An ambitious self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
* Willing to make a positive contribution to our teams, our culture, and our colleagues.
* Resilient and equipped to take change in your stride.
* Curious, organised, and able to use your excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
As this role provides the opportunity to work at different sites as part of your rotation, you will need to be geographically flexible and open to travelling.
Our operation is 24/7 so you may be required to work shifts. These will vary depending on site and could include early starts from 5am, rotating night shifts and weekends.
For this reason, holding a full driving licence would be advantageous.
To join our Finance Graduate scheme, you will need:
* GCSE English language and maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
* To have achieved or be predicted to achieve a 2:1 or above in your degree.
* The right to live and work in the UK.
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of nationality or background. However, applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits
Career development through Grow with Greencore, plus Early Careers learning events
Dedicated coaching, mentoring, and career support
Free wellbeing benefits, including Virtual GP, health checks, and on-site physio
Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions
Company share save scheme
Access to the Greencore employee discount platform
What's next?
Applications are due to close on 4th Feb 2026, however if there are high volumes of applications, we may close early.
Upon successful telephone screening, you will be invited to virtual Assessment Centre which will take place between Tuesday 3rd - Thursday 5th March 2026
The second stage, face to face assessment will take place at one of our Greencore sites, between Wednesday 25 March and Thursday 26 March 2026.
Induction and enrolment for this role and the apprenticeship will take place in August and September 2026