Our Placement Programme touches the heart of our business, enabling you to learn our Off-Price Model and the Finance structure that supports it.   

Our programme starts with a comprehensive induction. You’ll continue your development through workshops and training programmes that accelerate your ability to take on responsibility.

You’ll have the opportunity to join a team working in one of our four finance pillars and develop an in-depth knowledge of that area;

• Commercial Finance, partners with Retail, Distribution, e-Commerce and all Head Office functions delivering analysis to support business decisions and help manage costs effectively.
• Business Planning & Analysis, produces strategic plans and compares performance against them. Provides analysis across the business to assess the viability of proposed initiatives and supports in key decision making.
• Financial Control, partners with Merchandising and Buying to deliver Gross Margin plans whilst ensuring the financial integrity of the stock ledger.
• Financial Accounting, home to the fundamentals of finance. Focus on the core principles of accounting, produce our Financial Statements and partner with a wide range of functions throughout the business.

Where Will My Career Go?    

Wherever your placement takes you, you’ll get invaluable training on and off the job. We want to see the difference you can make, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your new abilities to the test. If you do this successfully you could earn a place on our European Graduate Programme.

The relevant skills & requirements are:

• Studying a degree in any discipline, with a keen interest in Finance
• Part of a Placement Sandwich degree University degree that requires a 1 year in industry (3rd year)
• Good communication skills – challenging views and influencing decisions will be a key part of your role
• Have a natural curiosity, flexibility and a talent for connecting with people