Finance Graduate Scheme

Gain broad finance experience across teams including Financial Planning & Analysis, Reporting & Controls and Properties Finance.

Learn how data, technology and insight help Finance make better business decisions.

Work towards your CIMA or ACCA qualification with support to grow your finance career. Location
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire with hybrid working depending on business needs, sales and claims performance

strategic planning

reporting to senior leaders

This team manages financial and regulatory reporting across the Group. It also helps maintain strong financial controls and good practice. During this placement, you'll:

• build technical knowledge in statutory and regulatory reporting
• work with teams across the business and external auditors
• learn how reporting, data management and technology support finance decisions
• work alongside our specialist Data and Tech team

This team manages transactions, budgeting and financial reporting for all NFU Mutual properties. You'll gain experience in:

• statutory reporting
• Budgeting and financial planning
• working closely with the wider Properties Team

You’ll be based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire with hybrid working depending on business needs. Regular office time will help you collaborate with your team and learn from experienced colleagues. This scheme is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the three-year scheme from your start date. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We’ll work with you to understand what support would help you perform at your best.

• Joining a supportive team from day one, where you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and build your confidence.
• Learning how Finance helps drive the business, from managing risk and analysing performance to supporting strategic decisions.
• Working with different areas of the business, using financial insight to support key decisions and help shape future plans.
• Developing your technical finance skills through hands‑on experience across different teams and projects.
• Building leadership skills that will help you grow into a future finance role.
• Working towards your CIMA or ACCA qualification, with support throughout the scheme to help you achieve your career goals.

1. Online assessment - to help us understand how you learn and solve problems.
2. Video interview - a short interview to learn more about you. 3. Assessment centre - an in-person day where you’ll take part in activities such as a group exercise, a role‑specific task and a skills‑based interview. The assessment centres will take place at our Head Office in Stratford‑upon‑Avon. You’ll be invited to attend on either 14th or 16th December.

This scheme is designed to help you build your core finance skills, and work towards recognised qualifications. We’ll support you to gain the knowledge and experience you need for a successful career. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues, a dedicated buddy and a mentor who will help you maximise your development and career opportunities. You’ll also be part of a strong graduate community, with opportunities to connect with current and former graduates, build your network and learn from others on similar schemes.

As you come towards the end of the scheme, a careers coach will help you think about your next role and plan your next steps. It’s not all about work either. We encourage our graduates to get involved in extracurricular activities, from volunteering and organising charity or social events to representing NFU Mutual at industry events, all in line with our Environmental, Social…