Finance Graduate Programme - September 2025 - London

Do you want to join the Finance department with one of the world’s best news organisations?

Telegraph Media Group is a fast-moving organisation with multiple revenue streams including our subscriptions-first business model alongside other commercial foci of the company.

The Finance department plays a central role within the company and is responsible for providing the financial accounting and reporting, management information, budget process and all other company accounting requirements.

The role

The purpose of the Finance Graduate Scheme is to build thorough knowledge of the core Finance functions and to provide a range of opportunities and experiences for a career in Finance. Whichever team you work in, whether you’re using your commercial knowledge to support budgeting and forecasting, or or dealing with suppliers to secure payments, you’ll be contributing to the organisation’s continued success.

By the end of the Graduate scheme the individual will potentially be in a position to apply for a role within a variety of specialisms, including Transactional Finance, Treasury, Financial Control, FP&A and Tax. You’ll also have the opportunity to take on and complete a finance qualification (eg CIMA/ACCA).

What to expect

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of finance teams including Transactional Finance and Treasury, Financial Control, FP&A and Tax where you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities;

• Financial Planning and Analysis within Commercial, Technology & Operations and Editorial areas of the business
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury
• Financial Control reporting, audit preparation and process
• Tax compliance and risk management
• Finance business intelligence/systems

Requirements

• Passion for for a career in Finance
• Great numeracy skills, with attention to detail
• Microsoft Office Excel and Google Sheets knowledge
• Has a curious nature and has great ability to problem solve
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, able to liaise and adapt communication style with colleagues at different levels
• Self- motivated with the ability to be organised and efficient to manage and prioritise a diverse workload alongside studying for a qualification
• Ability to work under pressure and to work in a fast-paced organisation, following through on all tasks to quick resolution
• Comfortable working independently and working in teams to identify and recommend solutions

Please note that this scheme is not open to established Finance professionals

Applications will close at 5pm on 18 February 2025, unfortunately we cannot accept applications after this date. Please apply with your CV, a cover letter explaining why you are right for the role, why you would like to work in finance and why you would like to work for The Telegraph.

An assessment centres will be conducted on 16 April 2025 and you may be invited to complete pre-assessments beforehand. The successful candidates will join the team in September, 2025.

Benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From exciting working opportunities, medical cover, parental pay (six months fully paid for mothers), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

The successful candidate will be provided with training on all tools and reports required for the role, this includes studying towards a CIMA/ACCA qualification.

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.