2024 Finance Graduate Scheme

1 week ago

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Retail Full time

Vacancy No

  • VN452

Job Type

  • Permanent

Location

  • Hatfield

Job Details


We're an exceptional and mighty bunch of colleagues who are inspired by our three awesome values
:Always be curious, Bring our best selves, and Challenge what's possible.


We have ambitious plans and vision to never stop making our customers' lives better, by delivering the supermarket of today, tomorrow.

We're excited that you are going to join us on the journey, so welcome to the team

Key Information:

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Scheme Start Date:

Monday 9th September 2024:

Ocado Retail Graduates are our Future Talent
Our aim at Ocado Retail is to develop
outstanding graduate hires.

The end goal is that you will be provided with the support and training to become a CIMA-qualified accountant at the end of your 3-year graduate scheme within the Finance function.
How do we achieve this:

  • We create an engaged community that drive the culture of Ocado Retail both as a business and socially
  • From day one we encourage you to challenge what's possible by investing in your development with a comprehensive induction training program, followed by regular upskill and refresher training together and within your teams.
  • We believe the best way to learn is by doing. And we will be here to support you the whole way. So if you are looking for an exciting first step into retail at a fastgrowing business, there is the scheme for you.
  • As part of your onboarding, you will meet your support team; this consists of your Department Coach/Mentor, L&D, and HR Business Partner they will support with the facilitation of successful learning outcomes along with general daytoday support and guidance

Finance at Ocado Retail


The Finance team at Ocado Retail is embedded as key partners to teams across the business - from Buying to Marketing to Operations - adding value and delivering on both immediate and long-term strategy.

Our commercial mindset, analytical eye, and control focus enable the business to deliver long-term, sustainable growth.

  • What we are looking for:_
  • Someone passionate about understanding the retail ecommerce environment, identifying business and market trends and customer behaviors
  • Someone with the ability to build and develop relationships across the business to deliver the best results for our customers
  • Most importantly, those who exhibit our core values: always be curious, bring your best self, and challenge what's possible
  • What you'll be doing:_


The scheme covers 3 years and will see Ocado Retail support you to achieve the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification alongside three 1-year rotations across different teams within Finance, whilst also gaining exposure to the various areas of the business.

Your rotations will see you working across three of the following Finance areas:

  • Commercial Finance with a seat at the table you will be helping the business make decisions to improve product profitability and customer experience, driving business performance
  • Financial Planning & Analysis with a birdseye view of the whole company you will be helping set business targets and reporting back to senior stakeholders on performance
  • Commercial Operations with an ear to the ground you will be helping make key investment decisions to expand our network, improve operational efficiencies and ensure we are making the right commercial decisions regarding stock
  • Financial Control a fastpaced environment needs someone who can ensure that strong processes, checks and controls are in place to deliver accurate internal and external reporting

What We Will Be Giving You:

With a Mentor and access to a wide range of training courses to develop technical and interpersonal skills, you will be supported in becoming a finance leader of tomorrow.

Beyond giving you exposure to the fast-paced world of online retail, Ocado Retail will support you with the cost of completing your CIMA qualification and study leave allowances.

Within your tenure, you will gain technical, commercial, and personal skills within a varied and dynamic environment.

You'll also get the opportunity to present directly to our Finance Leadership Team with built in projects throughout the year.


How we support you whilst studying your CIMA:

Whilst you study for your CIMA qualification you'll have regular check-ins with a Graduate Lead in small groups and will have access to external tuition to help you learn everything you need to know to pass your exams.

You'll be guided through your three year course by a mentor, who'll be on hand to help with exam queries, professional development and any other questions you may have.


You will have study time allocated from your working hours, to give you plenty of focus time to learn without distraction.

You will also be eligible for additional time off for revision and exams to give you the best chance of success

Outside of CIMA you'll also be given

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