Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas and consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations. We want to keep driving towards the future, so our team is currently seeking a Finance Graduate.

The Finance department provides both Financial Controlling and Accounting activities for a number of UK manufacturing sites within the BMW Group. Accounting activity covers all Statutory and BMW Group reporting obligations for the relevant legal entities with focus on applicable Accounting standard adherence, control frameworks, governance and relevant compliance. Core controlling activity has focus on the steering of the businesses manufacturing & investment costs towards financial target achievement.

What awaits you?
By joining our dynamic team as a Finance Graduate for the BMW UK Production Triangle (Plants Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall), you will have the opportunity to participate in a number of assignments across a variety of departments, both national and international. During your 24-month Programme, you’ll gain invaluable insight into business processes, strategy and operations of the BMW Group as well as a broad exposure to many areas of finance. We will provide support and study leave as you work towards a relevant post graduate professional qualification to enhance your technical accounting competence. With the opportunity to build a strong network across the BMW Group, together with a focus on your professional development (including training on team building, your personal impact and our brand academy), the Finance Graduate Programme is the ideal way to build your professional profile and fast track your career in finance with us, becoming a key valued member of our team.

What is my role?
• Effectively contribute as a member within the organisation’s Accounting & Controlling teams.
• Actively prepare, steer and report all relevant Financial Accounting output to Headquarter functions, fiscal authorities and business functions for all legal entities within scope, ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting standards, financial integrity, control and compliance.
• Actively participate within the Controlling function and wider business in all aspects of operational manufacturing controlling.
• Effectively coach the wider business in all relevant aspects of Accounting & Controlling with a focus on financial integrity, internal controls mind-set and cost clever solutions respectively.
• Assessment of current processes and recommendations for improvement within relevant legislative frameworks.
• Enhance current data analysis through the use of Big Data Analytics / Business Intelligence Tools.
• Strong focus on reporting deadlines and flexible working to achieve targets.

Essential Skills
• Accounting & Finance degree achieved with a 2:1 or higher.
• Plan to gain a relevant post graduate professional qualification.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant practical experience (e.g. internship, training, initial professional experience, voluntary work).
• Intermediate or Advanced Level Microsoft Office skills (in particular Microsoft Excel).
• High level of business acumen.
• Excellent command of English (German is an advantage).
• A valid UK driving licence, is a must.

Desirable Skills
• Experience of accounting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Good knowledge of system architectures SAP R3 or comparable accounting systems.
• Experience of using Big Data Analytics / Business Intelligence Tools.

Personal Qualities
• Passion for the BMW brand and the automotive industry.
• Team player.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and prioritise tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work with a high degree of independence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex/technical finance topics to non-finance business functions.
• Willingness to travel/relocate where required.

Why choose us?
• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £31,000, 26 days holiday and a pension scheme (pro rata to your contract) as well as a subsided on-site gym and restaurant.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half-day on a Friday. Weekly social events also help you to develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits - The opportunity to have access to drive new vehicles at weekends through our test car scheme. Throughout your Graduate scheme you will be supported by our experts and many fellow Graduates.
• Focus on Professional Development (wide breadth of training programmes and support to gain a post graduate qualification) as well as the opportunity to participate in a variety of assignments (cross-functional as well as national / international).

Did you know?
MINI Plant Oxford is the heart of the MINI Manufacturing network and a state of the art automotive production technology centre. We’re proud of our achievements, some of which include:
• Building over 1000 cars per day, including the MINI Electric.
• Over 11,500 solar panels spread across an area of 20,000 square meters to supply the facility with renewable energy.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support of our house charity, with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.

What do you need to do now?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.  Please note we cannot accept email applications.

Applications close on 24th July 2020. However, we do opperate rolling recruitment, so apply early!

The next stages of the recruiting process includes: online testing, video interview and then a virtual selection event with the hiring manager.

Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk or alternatively for more information on the graduate programme, visit our website at www.bmgroup.jobs/uk

Please note, to be eligible, you must be able to provide proof of your existing legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK or European passport holder.