Key Takeaways
- Gain practical experience and achieve ACCA or CIMA accreditation through three 1-year placements in the UK Finance team.
- Key responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business partnering.
- Based in Dartford, with potential for national travel and relocation due to project requirements.
- Applications may close early due to high interest; apply soon.
About the Role
Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme is designed to provide graduates with practical experience, support them in achieving professional accreditation, and develop the skills necessary to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. The Early Talent Programme offers opportunities to expand professional networks, engage in personal development, gain exposure to diverse projects and disciplines, and acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for a successful career.
Professional Accreditation
This role provides the opportunity to achieve ACCA or CIMA accreditation.
Role Overview
You will complete three one-year placements within the UK Finance team, covering areas such as Projects, Plant & Equipment, Overheads, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Each placement offers a unique business perspective, fostering relationships across finance and the wider organisation, and building a comprehensive understanding of how finance supports business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support various finance teams and contribute to key business activities, including:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
- Analysing monthly financial performance and providing variance analysis.
- Updating departmental forecasts and supporting the forecasting process.
- Maintaining accrual and prepayment schedules and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assisting with the preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term financial plans.
- Producing financial analysis and insights to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
- Building strong working relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Supporting business partnering by identifying opportunities and risks, challenging performance, and providing financial insights.
- Contributing to initiatives for cost efficiency, performance improvement, and finance transformation.
- Developing a broad business understanding through rotational placements across multiple finance disciplines.
Stakeholder Interaction
This role will interact with Delivery Teams, Tax, and Commercial departments.
Location
Dartford. Roles are based across the UK (National), requiring flexibility for travel, potential overnight stays, or relocation closer to project sites.