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Finance and Operations Graduate

Job ID 2024-12568 Date posted Nov. 12, 2024 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Operations Apply

Join us in Cambridge and contribute to one of the most historical UK-forged technology companies!

Thanks to growth, we are on the lookout for forward-thinking, talented, and enthusiastic Graduates who are eager to start their career in Finance & Operations.

Our rotation-based Graduate scheme offers the opportunity to try a variety of roles, build up skills and capabilities whilst promoting self-development.

You will have a real impact on the success of Arm and its partners, plus the chance to create your own career pathway.


Job Overview:

  • 2 Year Structured Finance & Operations Graduate Programme
  • 4 x 6-month rotations in various prospect teams (See below)
  • On this scheme you will have a Program Line Manager, static for the full 2-year Program, a Rotational Line Manager who will alter per new rotation, alongside a Buddy & Mentor to help with day-to-day activities


Responsibilities & Rotations:

Each team offers a new perspective and challenge. The rotations we offer could be in a blend of different teams and are subject to business demand. See below for a snippet of each potential area:

Finance Business Partnering- Collaborate with groups to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

Finance Business Planning- Assist with financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term financial plans to guide the organization's growth.

Internal Audit- Engage with teams across the business to assess and test the effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of the business’ internal controls, ISO certifications, financial business processes and risk management practices.

Group Reporting -Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and transparency for internal and external collaborators.

Treasury- Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk to optimize our financial resources.

Controllership- Oversee accounting functions, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Revenue Enablement & Assurance- Administer royalty agreements and payments for intellectual property rights and licensing.

Procurement- Work closely with the business and 3rd party suppliers to buy goods and services in a profitable and ethical manner.

Enterprise Data & Insights- Build systems for automation of financial and commercial data, reporting, modelling, and insights to support delivery of the business strategy.

Mergers & Acquisitions- Support with financial analysis aiding the due diligence for potential acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures.

Portfolio- manage the Plan of Record cycle, which includes quarterly updates and reviews of the company's product and solution roadmap

Planning & Delivery- responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and managing resources to meet project timeline

Process Intelligence- combines the capabilities of process mining, automation, and business intelligence to provide understanding of real-life business operations. It involves the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to business processes and workflows. The team helps Arm uncover patterns and insights that lead to better operational efficiency.


We are looking for individuals who:

  • Hold, or be on track to Graduate from an accredited University by September 2025
  • Will be studying (or have studied) towards a relevant field (Finance, Business, Accounting, Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Process Management, Program Management)
  • Can "think on your feet", have excellent analytical skills, and want to work in a cross-function department collaborating with others - Then this is the place for you!
  • Are open-minded, willing to grow and adapt throughout this program.


Qualities that will help your application stand out:

Any experience working with Tableau, Power BI, SAP or is welcomed, but not essential,

Any project or program management experience, or knowledge of associated methodologies would be beneficial, though not crucial.


Additional information:

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24th November.

We aim to review all applications no later than two weeks after the closing date. In peak periods there may be exceptions beyond this timeframe. We will do our best to keep you informed.

Please note: The final stage assessment for this role will be in January, and we would like to invite candidates to our Cambridge office for this element of the process

International Applicants:

We will ask you about whether you hold the right to work in the UK as part of your application, so that we can ensure we comply with UK government requirements. If we make you an offer and you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will sponsor you, provided that you meet the criteria for the UK Skilled Worker Visa.

Please note this role does not meet the 2024 UK Skilled Worker Visa salary threshold requirements.

If you are not sure about your right to work in the UK, or need more information, please visit theUK Visa & Immigration Website.

In Return:

In addition to a competitive salary andcomprehensive rewards package, you'll also receive the support, autonomy and opportunity to excel in your career.

With a mid-year, and year-end review you'll have two windows each year to progress recognizing the pace at which you could grow. Attend our "Grad-teach-Grads" workshops, guest speaker series and various social events to expand your knowledge. Want to take this a step further? Join our Graduate Committee and home in on your planning, networking and co-ordination skills.

You'll also be invited to our exclusive Global Graduate Conference (GGC)! A yearly occurrence exclusive for Graduates allowing you to hear from executive members, inspiring speakers and make connections for life.

With many of our leaders and technical specialists having originally joined as aGraduate, will you be next?

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Key Program Information

Gain access to Global Graduate Conference; our UK keynote event that connects Arm graduates from all over the world

Study towards a formal qualification funded and paid for by Arm

Explore potential rotation opportunities within or across Groups to broaden your horizons

Build meaningful connections and find your community in our vibrant inclusive environment

Roles are offered in our UK offices in Sheffield, Manchester, and Cambridge

Take part in our global and regional activities, ranging from inspiring speakers to skill development sessions

Drive change on Arm

At Arm, you'll influence 95% of the world's connected devices and all their applications. From healthcare and infrastructure to virtual reality, you'll affect nearly all industries worldwide, racing toward new milestones and achievements together.

Revolutionary Benefits

Health and Wellness

We create a safe space for you to nurture both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Work and Life Success

We empower people to experience life beyond the boundaries of standard work patterns.

Financial Rewards

We provide benefits beyond a competitive salary to reward our people for their dedication and contributions.

Development and Support

We foster professional and personal development, building a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Life at Arm

Life in the office doesn't get any better — especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people there are creative and compassionate. Combine that with our popular 'we, not I' mindset, and you enjoy the kind of teamwork and togetherness rarely found elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least the same passion for progress, but we also welcome each other's diversity. Ultimately, we love to inspire and be inspired every day.

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