Finance Graduate
London, GB
Company Description
We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).
FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.
We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Pauls. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.
Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.
We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.
Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.
About the Role
As a graduate at Fox’s Burton’s Company (FBC UK), you’ll gain hands-on experience across various departments, mentorship from industry leaders, and the chance to work on exciting projects within the Finance function. With support and guidance from our Learning Team, Line Managers and working as part of an ambitious graduate cohort, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills in a company that has a rich heritage and a passion for crafting some of the UK's most beloved biscuits.
If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a company that combines tradition with innovation, FBC UK is the perfect place for you to start your professional journey.
Join us on the Finance graduate scheme where the successful candidates will initially complete a company induction as part of the 2026 FBC UK graduate cohort, before beginning the 12-month programme.
As a member of the Finance team, you will experience a varied, fast-paced role where you will gain exposure across the function.
You’ll be hands-on, supporting FBC UK Finance teams to contribute by providing financial analysis and supporting the commercial team to integrate the commercial dimensions and aiming to elaborate input guidelines and strategic plan.
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
- Assist the Commercial Function in defining price strategies
- Support the development of group guidelines and long-term strategic forecasts
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the teams in the planning process
- Support in understanding the assumptions and results of budget and forecast
- Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets and forecasts
- Assist in the consolidation and challenges of the Risk&Opps
Controlling & Reporting
- Supports the monthly closing process, investigating unusual trends or unexpected movements (Price/Volume/Mix variances)
- Manage the analysis for business reasons for actual versus budget/forecast and report the results
- Lead recommendations for monthly improvements
- Support the monitoring of the destruction costs for Packaging and Finish products
- Support the correction of S&OP outcomes vs. financial planning
Discretionary Cash Flow Controlling
- Support the consolidation and understanding of the monthly credit outlook
- Support the monitoring of the risk of overdue payments and insurance credit limits
- Support in the evaluation of people to define and propose development initiatives
Who we are looking for
- Be a recent graduate relevant to the Finance function, seeking to acquire experience, practice, skills and exposure
- Analytical skills and ability to transform data into insights
- Attention to detail, methodical and results-oriented
- Curiosity, self-motivated and a can-do attitude
- Ability to build positive relationships and engage with different stakeholders
- Creative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have an interest in the FMCG marketing sector, staying up to date with global trends
Next steps
Upload your up-to-date CV highlighting the skills which make you perfect for this role. Your CV will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition Partners, and the shortlisted candidates will receive a screening call to talk through the role and your experience. If successful, you will then be invited to interview which will be at our Headquarters in St Pauls.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining FBC UK and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.
Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.