About the position
Make your degree stand out with an experience like no other. Have you got a passion for Finance and are looking for a rotational graduate programme with a top employer? Join Sage as a Finance Graduate and gain practical, valuable skills from a global software company and unleash your potential. Sage is a rapidly growing technology company that values innovation, creativity, and diversity. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and providing our customers with exceptional service. Our success is built on our people and we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for aspiring Finance professionals to join our Finance Graduate program, that can help us execute at pace and accelerate growth. Split between our Lawrenceville and Ponce City Market locations, our Finance Graduates will embark on an immersive journey of learning and growth. You'll get to experience two 12-month placements, gaining invaluable exposure and a deep understanding of key Finance crafts, from Accounting and Controllership, to Commercial Finance, giving you the key ingredients for success as a future Finance professional! With a high-performing team and supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in Finance and set yourself up for success. As well as on-the-job learning, you'll benefit from five personal development days, which you can use to boost your skills and industry knowledge. We also encourage all our colleagues to impact their local communities by giving them five fully paid days per year to volunteer, fundraise, or do other charitable work through Sage Foundation. You may even be asked to return to your University, and present what #lifeatsage looks like for a Graduate, and help us attract the next generation of Finance Graduates to Sage. And if that wasn't enough, we will even offer financial support for qualifications relating to your CPA or CFA (or equivalent)!
Responsibilities
- Embark on two 12-month placements across different parts of Sage's finance team.
- Sharpen technical accounting skills by working on analytics, processing transactions, and preparing reports.
- Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders both inside and outside of Sage.
- Prepare regional management accounts and provide insights to help drive smart decisions.
- Gain hands-on experience in preparing management accounts, forecasts, and budgets for your business unit.
- Build a strong network within the company to set up a successful career in Finance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills to make complex information easy to understand.
- Team player with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including presentation and report writing abilities.
- Inquisitive nature with keen attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in technical accounting.
Benefits
- Five personal development days to boost skills and industry knowledge.
- Five fully paid days per year to volunteer, fundraise, or do charitable work through Sage Foundation.
- Financial support for qualifications relating to CPA or CFA (or equivalent).
