Job Description - Finance Graduate Placement (24 months) (MER0003F3B)
Finance Graduate Placement
Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Duration: 2 years
Location: Milton Keynes
About us
At Mercedes-Benz Cars, our passion drives everything we do. We’re not just building vehicles; we’re shaping the future of mobility. From pioneering sustainable motoring solutions to pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge technology, innovation underpins everything we do.
We’re proud of our inclusive and dynamic culture, and we’re committed to attracting the very best people to join our team. This is an incredibly exciting time to become part of our journey as we fully embrace electric technology, with a clear and ambitious mission to integrate it into our everyday operations.
Join us, and be a part of a forward-thinking environment where your ideas can make a real impact. We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to help us drive change and redefine the automotive landscape.
About our finance graduate programme
If you have obtained a degree or are expecting to achieve a degree in 2025, and are seeking an opportunity where you can gain real business experience, then the Mercedes-Benz Finance graduate programme could be for you.
The graduate scheme offers the opportunity to complete four unique six-month placements within the finance department and beyond, working with colleagues of all specialisms and expertise.
This will see you spending time with the accounting and two controlling teams, as well as finding your own placement in an area of interest to you, giving you the opportunity to expand your horizons and experience a working model of how finance fits into the wider organisation.
In each placement you will have the chance to learn about the role the department plays in the day to day and strategic operations of the business, as well as expanding your knowledge and skillset.
Your responsibilities come in the form of day to day tasks that you will quickly come to own end to end, as well as assisting on larger projects and even leading some initiatives of your own.
In each case you will become a key part of the team and will be able to draw on the expertise and skillset of this community.
Some of the skills you can expect to gain
1. Real-world business knowledge
2. Industry knowledge
Additional benefits
As well as the opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment, with a great team and culture, you will receive:
* A competitive salary
* Support towards a finance qualification which we will fully fund
* 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Minimum Requirements
* Currently studying a degree with an expected 2:1 grade or above. Accounting, finance and related subjects advantageous
* Strong organisational skills
* IT literate and attention to detail
* Exceptional numerical and interpersonal skills
* The curiosity to learn, and seek new ideas and perspectives
* Proactive and confident
* Passionate about joining our brand
How to apply
Click apply on our careers website, we’ll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal – this is our parent company site, so don’t worry, you’re in safe hands. Here, you’ll find a short application form to complete.
If you advance to the next stage, you’ll be invited to participate in an online video interview. If you are successful in this interview, the following step will involve completing some online test that can be done at home. Successful completion will then see you invited to a short online interview with a member of the HR Team to get to know you and what you can bring to the role. After this, if you are successful, we’ll invite you to our assessment centre day at our head office in Milton Keynes. During this day, you’ll receive an introduction to life as one of our apprentices and meet members of our wider team. Finally, if you perform well during the assessment centre, we will extend a verbal offer, followed by a written confirmation.
Please be assured that we’re here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We’re also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
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