Overview
In this three-yearFinance Development Programme you will build foundational management accounting and financial reporting skills, progressively taking on more complex financial analysis and insight for decision-making. You’ll rotate across Financial Management areas, develop commercial awareness, and work with stakeholders to support key initiatives. The program includes studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA) and a structured, learning-focused journey to grow into a professional finance role within Nationwide.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days holiday (rising to 30)
- Annual bonus potential
- Private medical insurance
- Wellhub fitness and wellbeing options; on-site gyms
- Pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice benefits
Responsibilities
- Build foundation in management accounting and financial reporting; analyze monthly financial information
- Produce financial insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation
- Identify process improvements and build relationships with stakeholders
- Take ownership of increasingly complex work; contribute to management reporting and business planning
- Develop ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences; support key Nationwide initiatives
- Pursue professional qualification (CIMA) alongside practical work; participate in a dedicated learning journey
- Engage with different Finance areas and networks to broaden experience and impact
Key requirements
- Two A Level qualifications (A*-E) and three GCSEs (Maths and English included)
- Strong numeracy and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficiency in Excel
- Commercial awareness of Nationwide and the Financial Services industry
- Motivation to study toward professional finance qualifications
- Curiosity and ability to analyse data to solve problems
- Good organizational, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Willingness to collaborate across the Finance department and with stakeholders
- Drive, high performance, and a customer-first mindset
- Confidence to build relationships across the business
- Curiosity
- Analytical thinking
- Strong communication
- Excel
- Financial reporting
- Management accounting
Finance Development Programme - Financial Management in Swindon employer: Nationwide Building Society
At Nationwide, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With flexible working options, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a strong pension plan, and a commitment to recognising and celebrating achievements, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Our Glasgow office fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.
Contact Details:
Nationwide Building Society Recruitment Team
