Finance Apprentice (Geely Auto UK)

Under supervision and with increasing responsibility over time, your work will include exposure to:

Commercial finance/accounting (business partnering and operational finance):

You will gain insight into how Finance supports commercial and operational functions, including: Business partnering exposure - learning how Finance supports areas such as aftersales, parts/stock, sales activity and operational performance through financial insight Supporting stock controls and reconciliations (e.g., finished goods/parts) and understanding how inventory impacts profitability and reporting Supporting the production of periodic commercial reporting (such as consolidating activity into a commercial P&L view) with guidance

FP&A exposure (planning, forecasting, performance rhythm):

Supporting budgeting and business planning activities (e.g., collecting inputs, tracking spend vs forecast/budget, and helping maintain planning files) Assisting with forecasting and variance analysis to understand what changed and why, and how Finance translates this into actionable commentary Developing an understanding of how FP&A connects business strategy, assumptions and operational plans into financial outcomes

Management accounting (core performance reporting):

Supporting month-end activities such as preparing or posting journals and assisting with reconciliations and variance analysis (appropriate to apprenticeship level) Helping produce regular reporting packs to improve visibility of cost, performance and key drivers (with coaching and templates provided) Learning how Finance turns operational activity into meaningful management information to support business decisions

Transactions & Treasury exposure (cash, banking, balance sheet control):

Supporting day-to-day treasury activities such as bank reconciliations and daily bank balance reporting (under supervision) Assisting with payment processes (e.g., manual payments, payment runs, and related controls) and helping maintain accurate records Learning the fundamentals of cashflow forecasting and how cross-functional inputs feed into cash and working capital management

Financial controls, compliance & process improvement exposure:

Learning how Finance maintains financial accuracy through controls, reconciliations, process notes and evidence trails Supporting process improvement work (e.g., identifying inefficiencies, improving templates or simplifying low-value admin activities) alongside Finance colleagues

Working with stakeholders (and external partners where relevant):

Building confidence working with internal stakeholders to gather inputs, resolve queries and support day-to-day finance operations Gaining exposure to external relationships (e.g., banking partners) where appropriate and learning professional standards of communication and control

Duties and respnsibilities: 

Support commercial finance reporting (e.g., performance tracking, stock/profitability insight, commercial P&L support) Assist FP&A activities (budgeting, forecasting, tracking spend vs plan, variance commentary support) Help with management accounting tasks (month-end support, journals, reconciliations, basic variance analysis) Support transactions & treasury activities (bank reconciliations, payment support, cashflow tracking support) Maintain financial controls and accuracy (supporting evidence, process notes, and governance routines) Contribute to process improvement (improving templates, reducing low-value admin, fixing inefficiencies) Work with internal stakeholders to gather inputs, resolve queries, and support day-to-day finance operations

Training:

Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7.

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Training Outcome:

Potential for a permanent role upon completion of apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

The Geely story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea.

When founder, Eric Li, chose the name Geely, meaning ‘lucky’, it was about much more than just good fortune. His ambition was to build something that would move people forward with confidence and optimism.

Today, that same spirit drives everything Geely does.

With nearly 30 years of automotive expertise, cutting-edge R&D and global outlook, Geely works to create smarter, more sustainable ways to travel. Enhancing life as we know it.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 16:45, Friday 08:30 - 15:00

Skills:
Attention to detail,Analytical skills,Good experience of Excel,Commercially ambitious,Results-oriented,Curious and quick to learn,Proactive and accountable,Collaborative,Relationship-focused,Resilient and adaptable,Perform well under pressure