Royal Mail Finance Graduate - RMG00 - Chesterfield or London or Bolton (Hybrid Working)

 

Job reference number 310654

Royal Mail Finance Graduate - RMG00 - Chesterfield or London (Hybrid Working)
Starting Salary £29,000pa, with exam progression increases, company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates. Eligibility required. Generous annual leave offering of 22.5 days, plus bank holidays, increasing with time served.
 Permanent, Full time 

Location: Placements will be across various roles in Finance which are located in either Royal Mail, Future Walk, Chestefield, S49 1PF or Royal Mail, 185 Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1AA or Royal Mail Bolton.  However most roles will cater for remote/hybrid working where possible with some travel to these locations required. There will be a requirement to attend, on occasion, your closest geographical office to suit training and business needs.

At Royal Mail we’ve served our communities for over 500 years, helping to lead and transform the postal delivery market on a global scale. Our journey to improve never stops, and that’s where we need you.

We’re currently innovating and transforming our business for the future, adapting towards a parcel delivery market, as well as taking environmental responsibility for our impact as a business. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

Our Finance team plays a huge role in driving Royal Mail’s performance. As part of our Finance graduate programme, you’ll take the lead on projects that contribute to our ongoing transformation.  You will work with colleagues helping to deliver our financial strategy across different functions with a view to driving change, performance agenda and create efficiency using digital tools. 

Placements will be across various roles in Finance which are located in either Chesterfield or London, however most roles will cater for remote working where possible with travel to these locations required. There will also be a requirement to attend, on occasion, your closest geographical office to suit training and business needs. 
 

Finance Graduate Programme Overview 

• This is a three-year programme. 
• You must have a Minimum 2:1 degree in finance or numerate degree or AAT Level 4 qualified and be able to start CIMA qualification.
• You will complete several different placements throughout the 3-year program covering the main finance functions in both Chesterfield and London locations.
• You will receive Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional qualification sponsorship
• You will receive management training to develop leadership skills and have support from buddies and mentors throughout the programme.

About the role

You will have varying placements across the Royal Mail finance function set over three years, you’ll experience the breadth of our business – from Commercial finance and treasury to operational and external reporting teams. Putting your strong analytical and numerical skills to work, you’ll discover the dynamic commercial environment behind Royal Mail and develop the decision-making skills you’ll need to progress into more senior roles. This will be further developed by structured leadership development along the way.

While learning how to thrive in a large and complex business, you will start working towards your Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional qualification in year one. While we expect you to use your initiative and champion your own development, you’ll also benefit from the guidance and support you need to build a successful career at the top of our business.

All our graduates receive generous benefits, which include an annual bonus (depending on personal and company performance), a pension plan with company contribution, a business laptop and much more. 
 

About You

To truly excel in this role, you will possess, and be able to evidence, the skills and experience listed below:

• A finance or accounting degree or AAT qualified, we look for graduates who are strongly analytical and numerate. Skills to thrive in a dynamic commercial environment are also essential.
• You need to be motivated, proactive, persuasive and have the potential to develop your people skills to work successfully with even the most senior of decision-makers.
• Whether you’re collaborating with colleagues or helping to deliver our financial strategy and deliver change – your growing confidence as a communicator and curiosity will underpin your development and learning over the course of the programme.

Extra Benefits

• RMG Share Schemes - partnership and matching share offer
• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay
• Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
• Lifestyle benefits - You can purchase a car, bike, home technology or mobile phone, or choose from a range of health benefits and insurance products. You make regular payments from your salary, and so could save on tax*.  
• Financial support - information and services to help you manage debt and grow your financial knowledge, with debt consolidation & savings plans*
• Your peace of mind with - Healthcare CashPlan, Dental Cover, Additional Life (life insurance) & Additional Life Partner, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans; Voluntary Critical illness & Voluntary Critical illness Partner
• Free & discounted RMG products - free keep safe & redirection, partner discounts 
• Free stamps at Christmas

*Available only to perm employees

Your career in safe hands

At Royal Mail we value our people and we want our people to be proud to work for our businesses. 

We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. We are responsible for the largest B2B customer database in the UK and are one of the largest employers in the UK, providing one in every 194 jobs.

An operation of this size needs a strong support network, and the HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Risk & Governance, Customer Experience, Sales & Marketing departments are all integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations. 

Royal Mail is a forward thinking, innovative organisation, that is also committed to reducing emissions and improving air quality in our communities. This includes investing in technologies such as electric vehicles, drones, alternative fuel trucks and energy improvements to our estate. 

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Next Steps

Closing Date: Thursday 9th May 2024. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
 

The next stage of the selection process will be online testing and a virtual interview consisting of competency-based interview and role specific questions.

Trust forms the foundation of everything we do in Royal Mail. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview. We want to give you the opportunity to shine. To enable you to do this, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind. Royal Mail Group values both trust, and our people. 

We don’t expect every candidate to meet the full criteria for the role. If your experience looks a little different from the job requirements, but you feel you have the relevant skills to bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. 

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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