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This is an exciting opportunity within our site based Financial teams, who work closely with all areas of the business around the fast-paced fresh prepared food industry. This is a 12-month placement aimed at those who elect to complete a yearin-industry as part of their degree. There are opportunities to return to Bakkavor once you have completed your undergraduate degree.
If you share our values and passion for great food, this placement offers you opportunities, development, and support to help you learn and grow. You will acquire key skills in basic accountancy and finance, and from day one, you'll play a crucial role in the decision-making processes that drive our business forward.
This entry-level placement is ideal for undergraduates interested in gaining experience in a Finance role within a consumer goods company. We welcome candidates from all degree disciplines.
Successful placement candidates will also have the opportunity to re-join Bakkavor on our Graduate Programme, which is CIMA accredited, after completing their qualifications.
About the Company
We're probably the biggest name you've never heard of. You've almost certainly eaten our food - you just didn't realize it! As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry with over 16,000 employees, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK.
What do you need?
The most important thing for us is a motivated attitude to develop your skills and a desire to learn more about Finance in the Food Industry. To be considered for this placement, you must meet the following criteria:
- Undergraduate currently studying towards a degree (must be mid degree, not a mid-masters)
- Experience working as part of a team
- Existing right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visas for this placement)
- A clear motivation to learn more about the food industry
- A desire to learn how food manufacturing works and to get into detail of:
- Factory performance reporting
- Commercial appraisal
- New Product Development costing
- An ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and numerical skills
- An ability to apply practical ideas and demonstrate your adaptability
- A willingness to study the CIMA qualification upon completion of your degree (as this is a requirement to join our Finance graduate programme)
- A full UK driver’s licence and own transport is preferred and is mandatory for any Lincolnshire placements, as our locations and suppliers are not always readily accessible by public transport
- A curiosity to explore, learn, and show initiative
All placements are subject to successful right to work checks, and eligibility to work in the UK.
