Finance Graduate Trainee

How does the programme work? 

Our aim is to help build the strongest finance talent possible, where our graduates and future leaders of the finance organization, it is important to have exposure to a broad range of finance disciplines.  We believe that building capability in both corporate and commercial finance capabilities will set a solid base from which a great career can be built upon. You could find yourself in rotations where your involved in preparing and maintaining accounts; statutory and regulatory reporting; tax strategy and compliance; planning, budgeting, and forecasting; risk management and business assurance; project and activity appraisal or working capital and project management. 

Finance depends on quality information. Having it at the right time, using it in the right way, and harnessing it to help our business to grow and evolve. You’ll learn how to see the story behind the figures. What they say about our current performance and what might be over the horizon. Your astute analysis and appreciation for risk verses rewards will guide others’ thinking and drive our strategies. 

You will have the opportunity to experience up to three different rotations within Finance, with the rotations being in exciting locations across Africa.  

At Diageo, we believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning where every day presents an opportunity for growth, development. Across the programme, you will have a combination of formal training, mentoring and hands on learning with the wider Africa Cohort. This will help you gain a strong foundation of leadership skills, a deep understanding of Diageo's operations and feel empowered by the end of your programme to follow various career paths within our organisation.     

Who are we looking for? 

• On the qualification side, you’ll need to have acquired or be expecting to obtain an academic degree in an Accountancy /Finance/Mathematics related field, graduating in 2024 or within the last 2 years. You must be proficient in English. With opportunities across Africa, you must be mobile and prepared to relocate geographically during the programme. 
• You’ll need to be a curious, flexible, self-motivated team-player who loves to turn ideas into action and someone who shows integrity, respect for others and, above all, a passion for learning something new every day.     
• Most importantly, we ask you to be you. Come as you are, with your own ideas and ambitions, and let's celebrate your talent and empower you to reach your fullest potential.  

What are the rewards? 

• With everything you can learn here, and the long-term opportunities we have to offer, the Future Leaders Programme could just be the best decision you’ve ever made. 
• We offer rewarding salaries for our graduates along with an industry-leading benefits package. With everything you can learn here, and the long-term opportunities we have to offer, the Future Leaders Programme in Africa could just be the best decision you’ve ever made. 

Application details  

• We have several graduate opportunities across the business. For the best chance of being successful we recommend applying for one programme. Applications are on a rolling process, and we will close roles when we find our graduates for January 2024. Here’s hoping it’s you!  
• NB: Pymetrics is the first stage of the application process for all of our Future Leaders programmes at Diageo and after completion your result will be used for all applications that require it within a one-year period.   
• Please note that our assessment centers this year will be in November and December, so, you will hear from us closer to time. We appreciate your patience.