Finance Graduate Apprentice (Holland & Barrett)
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Company: HOLLAND & BARRETT LIMITED
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Location: Nuneaton, CV10 7RH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £30,000.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000029024
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. Interview date and assessment centre will be June 17th 10am-1pm
Brief Description
At Holland & Barrett, we’re on a mission to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone. As one of the UK’s leading health and wellness retailers, we’re transforming into a digitally led, insight-driven business and finance is at the heart of that journey.
Future Prospects
- Fixed term contract for 3 years
- Potential for permanent role upon completion of apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Join us as a Finance Graduate and play a vital role in supporting our commercial growth, operational efficiency, and strategic transformation.
Your Rotations:
You’ll rotate through four core areas of our Finance team, including:
Internal Audit:
Transactional Finance:
- Get hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations that keep our business moving: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management
Financial Reporting, Internal Audit & Control:
- Work on month-end processes, audit preparation, Internal audit, compliance, and statutory reporting
Commercial Finance:
- Partner with teams across Buying, Marketing, central functions and Retail to support product performance analysis, category profitability, and promotional strategy
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Contribute to business-wide planning, forecasting, and strategic modelling to drive better financial outcomes
You’ll also gain exposure to projects that focus on automation, sustainability, and transformation - helping us shape the future of finance at Holland & Barrett.
Who are the customers for this role?
- Internal Finance Team
- Commercial and Operations teams (Business Partnering)
- Senior Leadership Team and external auditors (as required)
Scale & Authority:
- Planning - Short to medium-term planning cycles for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting timelines
- Decision Making - Supports decisions through detailed analysis and insights; no independent authority
- Financial Accountability - No direct budget ownership; responsible for supporting financial monitoring and reporting
- Impact of role - Enhances financial accuracy, improves forecasting, and supports operational and strategic decisions
What needs to be done?
- Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial reports and management information
- Participate in annual budget and periodic forecasting processes
- Support financial control activities including reconciliations and month-end tasks
Key Responsibilities/ Activities:
- Develop and maintain financial models to support commercial decisions
- Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes and systems
- Work closely with operational teams to provide financial insights and drive value
- Contribute to project work such as systems implementations or change initiatives
What Key Performance Indicators will be measured to evaluate success?
- Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports and models
- Contribution to budgeting and forecasting accuracy
- Impact and quality of process improvement initiatives
- Positive feedback from internal stakeholders
- Achievement towards professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)
Other Information
- Experience with financial software (SAP, Hyperion, etc.)
- Financial modelling capabilities
- AI/knowledge of SQL/Coding beneficial
Experience (Proven expertise)
- University projects, coursework, or internships demonstrating finance-related skills.
- Previous work experience in a finance or accounting function (e.g., internships).
Knowledge (Expert understanding)
- 2:1 or above degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and accounting processes.
- Awareness of financial reporting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP).
- Curiosity about retail and a genuine interest in health & wellness