NEXT - Finance Placement Trainee

Next is a UK based retailer offering stylish, good quality products in clothing, footwear, accessories and home products. Next distributes through three main channels: Next Retail, a chain of more than 480 stores in the UK and Eire; the Next Directory, a direct mail catalogue and transactional website with more than 2 million active customers; and Next International, with more than 140 stores overseas.Other businesses in the Next group include:Next Sourcing, which designs, sources and buys Next branded products; and Ventura, which provides customer services management to clients wishing to outsource their customer contact administration and fulfilment activities

Are you ready to take on your Finance career?  Looking to gain real-world experience in Finance? This is your chance to work with one of the UK’s top retailers!

Next PLC, a FTSE 100 company and leader in the retail industry, is seeking enthusiastic and ambitious students to join our Finance University Placement Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and kickstart your career in a fast-paced and dynamic finance environment.

Why choose Next for your placement?

At Next, we believe in providing our placement students with more than just work experience. Our Finance Placement Programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of our finance operations while offering you the chance to make a real impact on the business. Here’s why our programme stands out:

• Real responsibility: From day one, you’ll be involved in important finance tasks and projects that contribute directly to the success of the business.
• Variety of experience: You’ll gain exposure across key areas of finance, such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Operations, Commercial Finance, Treasury, and Accounting.
• Personal development: You’ll have the support of experienced finance professionals who will mentor and guide you, helping you develop both technical skills and business acumen.
• Insight into a leading retailer: Learn how finance drives business decisions in a large-scale retail environment with both physical and online operations.

What you’ll be doing:

During your 12-month placement, you’ll:

• Work alongside experienced finance teams, assisting in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support key business decisions.
• Get involved in various projects that will help streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support growth.
• Gain exposure to different departments within finance, giving you a broad understanding of how a successful retail business operates.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for talented, driven students who are ready to take on challenges and learn from experienced professionals in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Currently studying for a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, results-driven business.