Finance Graduate

About Us

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world’s toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field.

Job Description

Are you looking for an apprenticeship that offers varied and interesting opportunities whilst working for a Global organization? Smiths Group is a global leader in engineering services and products for critical markets such as energy, safety, security and data and right now we have an exciting opportunity to earn as you learn and provide a real-world introduction to kickstart your career in the Finance field. Based in the heart of London’s definitive cultural neighborhood, Arbor – a hub for interaction, creativity, and inspiration located in the hyper mixed, fossil-fuel free Bankside Yards. We are aiming for an early September start.

For this Finance Graduate position, you will spend three years working across Smiths Group, completing a number of rotations (examples of some areas you may work in are: internal audit, financial planning and analysis, general accounting, tax & treasury). Our programme also includes the opportunity to spend one of your rotations working abroad in one of our businesses. Smiths will also support you gaining the ACCA qualification. You’ll be highly visible to senior leaders and will be fully supported by a programme manager, line manager and mentor.

You will be supported by a graduate programme manager throughout the three-year programme to ensure that you reach your potential and have the skills you need to succeed in the organisation. Once you gain an accredited qualification – ACCA – across the three years, you will move to a Finance role in one of our global businesses after the successful completion of the programme.

About You

Minimum 2:1 in any degree subject
Strong interest in finance and business
Committed and able to work in a changing environment.
Strong social and relationship skills
Self-starter and self-sufficient – will hit the ground running.
Additional languages desired but not essential
Strong desire to work across a global business.
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.