Finance Graduate Programme

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 4,500 stores across several retail fascia's in over 38 markets around the world. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Free on-site parking at the Head Office
• Subsidised Head Office canteen
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, Go Outdoors) and online
• Discounted Gym membership
• Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) 
• Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group
• Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally-recognised qualifications (England only)
• Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change
• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to our charity, JD Foundation
• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change

Kickstart Your Finance Career with JD Group!
Join our 3-year Graduate Rotational Program and gain essential finance skills with a FTSE 100 global retailer. You’ll build a strong foundation, work towards professional qualifications, and gain hands-on experience across diverse finance functions. From Financial Reporting to Commercial Finance, we’ll support your growth every step of the way. You will be based at our headquarters in Bury, operating from our newly refurbished and modernized finance office. 

Role Details

• Job Title: Finance Graduate
• Location: Bury (BL9 8RR)
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week
• Contract Type: 3 years FTC

Graduate- Specific Benefits 

Our graduate programme is a chance to build a career you will always be proud of.

In addition to all the benefits listed above, on the graduate programme, you will also receive:

• You’ll receive funding support to pursue professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, alongside hands-on experience
• Exciting socials to form a community with other graduates
• Area-specific training arranged by the Line Manager
• Enrolment in our JD Aspire programme for upskilling and development
• A mentor to support you throughout the programme
• Ongoing support and feedback sessions
• Invaluable exposure is usually gained through years of experience
• Career progression - our graduate programme is designed to set you up for success, with a clear path to applying for open applications within our group at the end of your fixed term contract

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Year 1: Financial Reporting – Develop key accounting skills like accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis while working with stock invoicing and cash transactions. 
• Year 2: Explore from the below:
  • Group Finance: Support the group consolidation process and assist with the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Plc
  • Tax: Understand the Group Tax structure, and monthly reporting requirements for both direct and indirect tax, develop an understanding of tax rates across group territories
  • FP&A: Learn the ropes of group-wide forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven management reporting.
  • Internal Controls: Develop an understanding of the role Internal Controls play in safeguarding the business.
• Year 3: Commercial Finance - Gain insights into UK and European forecasting and budgeting processes to support key business decisions and evaluate store expansions for strategic brand growth. 

What We’re Looking For

We have outlined our minimum academic requirements below but being part of our team is more than just what you know - it’s about who you are! Let us know why you want to be part of our dedicated team in your application.

• Minimum 2.1 Degree, 120 UCAS points (new ratings), and GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or 4)
• Passion for finance and commitment to earning a professional qualification
• We are keen to hear about your achievements both academic and non-academic
• Currently on track to graduate in 2025 or have graduated within the past two years 

Interested? 

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