Finance Graduate Programme: Commercial Finance & FP&A
London | Competitive starting salary + progression | Fully funded CIMA | Starting January 2027.
The Super Bowl. Wimbledon. The Premier League. Eurovision. The Olympic Games.
Behind the moments the world watches, there's a team making them happen. Behind that team, there's a finance function keeping it all moving.
NEP is the global partner behind some of the biggest live events on the planet. We work in 25 countries, have more than 5,000 people, and have supported productions in over 100 countries across all seven continents. As we celebrate 40 years of bringing content to life, we're launching a programme to find the finance leaders of the future.
Is that you?
What you'll do
Over 3 years, you'll complete two 18-month rotations, one in Group Commercial Finance & FP&A and one in NEP Europe Finance. This is real work from day one, not shadowing. You'll:
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See how a global business performs: help prepare month-end reporting across regions for Group leadership
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Find the story behind the numbers: analyse results against budget and forecast, and explain what's driving them
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Help shape what comes next: support budgeting, forecasting and revenue models
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Track risks and opportunities: maintain the Group view of what could help or hurt performance
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Work as a business partner: build relationships with finance teams and stakeholders across our international businesses
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Make things better: suggest ways to improve our reporting, processes and tools
What you'll get
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A fully funded CIMA qualification, covering tuition, materials, registration, subscriptions and exam fees
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2 days' paid study leave for every exam, on top of your annual leave
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International experience across Group and European finance teams
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A structured development plan, with quarterly check-ins and reviews at the end of each rotation
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Access to senior leaders, with regular exposure to an experienced senior management team
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A permanent role from day one, with a clear path into a qualified finance role when you finish the programme
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Competitive starting salary, with progression as you develop
Who we're looking for
You don't need to know everything about finance yet. You do need to be curious about how businesses make money and want to find out more. We're looking for people who are:
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Good with numbers and analytical, and like solving problems
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Strong communicators, confident to ask questions and share ideas
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Adaptable and resilient, comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
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Team players who are happy to roll up their sleeves when it counts
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Ambitious, with the drive to grow into a future finance manager or leader
Why NEP?
Our values are Reliable, Ethical, Innovative and One Team. They shape how we work with each other and with our clients. When something needs to happen, everyone pitches in.
Ready to start your finance career where the world's biggest moments happen?
Applications close on 15 November 2026, although we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Face-to-face interviews will be held in NEP's London office w/c 16 + 23 November 2026. Preferred start date is 12 January 2027, although we’re happy to be flexible for the right candidate.
NEP is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make adjustments throughout the recruitment process. This advert is not an exhaustive of the role and opportunity and is subject to change at the needs of the business.
Skills Required
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented approach
- Ambition and drive to develop into a finance leader
NEP Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NEP Group, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by NEP Group, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is typically comprehensive—medical, dental, vision—with options like HSA/PPO and company‑paid life/short‑term disability referenced in company materials. Feedback suggests eligibility for U.S. staff can begin quickly and overall healthcare is viewed as solid.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted, with automatic enrollment and a tiered match noted in earlier guides. This indicates structured retirement support alongside the core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and sick time are offered to full‑time staff, with documented accrual tiers in prior U.S. guides. Role pages and benefit overviews regularly reference these leave categories across locations.
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What We Do
NEP Group is the world’s leading media technology partner for content producers of live sports, entertainment and corporate events – and even if you don’t know our name, you’ve seen our work. Our clients range from the leaders in sport, music, film and TV, to major corporate brands, agencies, and new types of content creators. From international award shows to major sporting events to global product launches to world concert tours and festivals, we power thousands of live events and broadcasts each year, reaching millions of fans and viewers around the world. Anywhere, anytime, on any platform—we help our clients make, manage and show the world their content. Come be a part of it!
