2026 Finance Graduate – Ocado Retail
Contract type: Permanent
Scheme Start Date: September 2026
Location: Hatfield (Blended working – 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Level: Entry Level – Graduate
Application Opening Date: Monday 20th October
Application Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025
Starting Salary: £32,500
About Ocado Retail
Ocado Retail is a market‑leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket. We deliver joy in every shop through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service and reassuringly good value.
Finance Team
The Finance team partners across the business – from Buying to Marketing to Operations – to add value and deliver on both immediate and long‑term strategy. Our commercial mindset, analytical eye and control focus enable sustainable growth.
What You’ll Do
* Commercial Finance – help the business make decisions that improve product profitability and customer experience, driving performance.
* Financial Planning & Analysis – set business targets and report performance to senior stakeholders.
* Commercial Operations – support key investment decisions to expand the network and improve operational efficiencies.
* Customer – assess marketing strategy, advertising campaigns and customer propositions to boost acquisition and retention.
* Accounting Centre of Excellence – manage key month‑end and accounting activities, applying accounting expertise and continuous improvement.
Who You Are
* Passionate about the retail e‑commerce environment with an eye on market trends and customer behaviours.
* Analytical and data‑driven, able to manipulate Excel data to uncover insights.
* Capable of building relationships across the business to achieve best outcomes for customers.
* Exhibits core values: always be curious, bring your best self and challenge what’s possible.
Expectations During and After the Scheme
* Three rotations across Finance teams, guided by a manager with optional mentor and buddy support.
* External CIMA tuition, with allocated study time and additional time off for revision and exams.
* Exposure to the Finance Leadership Team through bi‑annual demonstrations of work, building presentation and speaking skills.
* Successful graduates may roll off into a permanent Finance role after three years, contingent upon performance and availability.
What You Need To Apply
* CV & Cover Letter explaining why Ocado Retail, why this scheme, and your aspirations.
* Commercial awareness and problem‑solving ability.
* Excel skills (advantageous but not mandatory).
* Graduate with a 2.1 or above from an accredited UK University.
* Legal right to work in the United Kingdom for the scheme’s duration.
Benefits
* Private medical insurance (family option), Digital GP appointments, family policies, mental health support, gym memberships, dental insurance.
* Annual bonus scheme, reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, Ocado and M&S discounts.
* Free breakfast in the office, electric vehicle leasing, free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.
* Blended working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, option to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, lifestyle break opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer. Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are welcome – please let us know in the application form.
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