Retail Finance 12 month Placement

Who are JDE? 

JDE is home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, their coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries and includes iconic household names such as Kenco, L’Or, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts.

They've built their business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it. 

About the role

Please note: JDE are unable to sponsor visas for these roles

This role sits within the Finance Excellence Centre responsible for the Financial and Statutory reporting requirements of the business. Working with all our business units and the commercial finance teams the Finance Excellence Centre Intern will support the FEC team in meeting the financial reporting obligations and deadlines and experience working in a fast-paced shared service environment. 

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Support the FEC team in analysing the postings made in the financial ledgers which will be used as the basis for different reporting requirements. Ensure there is consistency and correctness in the postings and communicate with the wider business to inform them of what is required. Responsible for making corrections to the postings where necessary. 
• Responsible for posting of financial entries in one of the companies and maintain the ledger accounts that the entries are posted to. 
• Assist different members of the FEC team with their financial processes to experience different aspects of the department and to ensure that everything is correctly recorded in the right place and company. 
• Audit - assist with provision of information required for internal and external audits. Provide answers and analysis to the auditors on the information provided. 
• Support the FEC team in the review of the reporting processes in place and assist with the improvement of current reporting processes in place and the introduction of new processes. 
• Student Charity – responsible for the creation and maintenance of the financial records for the student charity

Key Skills:

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years.

We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.  

Job requirements

• Numerate and analytical
• Attention to detail and ability to follow things though to a logical conclusion
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to form positive and effective working relationships
• Good IT skills and a willingness to learn new tools and systems

Benefits

• A starting salary of £20,000 plus a £1,500 (after tax) sign on bonus paid in your first week with the business.
• 27 days' annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Student charity committee. Every week, placement students from each charity team get together to discuss exciting ideas to fundraise for their chosen charity.
• Great coffee every day! Free hot beverages (not just coffee!) and even Barista training!

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