Volvo Ignition Programme - Finance Assistant in Maidenhead

Accelerate your first steps, or restart your journey, in a corporate career. It’s all about people. We put people at the centre of everything we do. Being curious about what the people around us need and want is key to creating safe, personalised and sustainable mobility solutions. If you believe in the power of people and share our respect for human-centric innovation, you'll thrive at Volvo Cars. We are people who care about other people. With us, you’ll be surrounded by brilliant, curious colleagues all committed to making a difference.

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to innovate, challenge and build a future career at Volvo Cars. In return we offer a salary of £25,353.25 per annum, flexible working hours, plus some hybrid working based on the team structure, and 22 days annual leave plus 4 fixed and 4 flexible bank holidays which you can use to support your personal beliefs at any time of the year. Health & wellbeing initiatives, charitable giving days alongside personal growth and career development opportunities. In addition, we offer a fast-track opportunity at the end of your qualification into key business areas, and access to ongoing support from industry-leading experts, backed by continual learning opportunities.

During your Ignition programme, you will provide support to subject matter experts within the Finance team as they make key strategic decisions that will shape the future of Volvo Car UK. You’ll contribute significantly to the success and future of the brand by delivering fresh ideas and viewpoints and challenging current assumptions to meet the needs of future customers – so an innovative mindset is essential. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and driven 12-month placement student within our Finance Team to join us from Summer 2026.

• Assisting the Procurement, Accounting and Finance leaders in the team in creating reports, processing information and advising operational teams
• Supporting budget and business plan preparation
• Reviewing and monitoring departmental budgets
• Assisting with financial reporting to Executive Management Team
• Generating accurate and insightful data analysis to support business decisions
• Invoice and credit note validations and processing

You will have a real passion for problem-solving and the curiosity to understand business challenges and deliver innovative solutions. You will also have strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to champion new initiatives. You will possess:

• Excellent mathematical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as part of a small team
• Proficient at Excel and PowerPoint, with Power BI or SAP experience an asset
• A desire to accomplish the ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent, qualification in the future

For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today. In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference. Ready to take the next step? Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a new role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 26th of May 2026. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Simona Popencu at simona.popencu@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Melanie Hudson at MELANIE.HUDSON@VOLVOCARS.COM. As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check. We welcome your application!