Group UK Finance Graduate Programme 2026

Job Description

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – were shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. Our Rotational Graduate Programme isn’t just about developing your career – it’s about giving you the skills, the community, and the opportunities to create positive impact.

At Vodafone, Finance goes far beyond the numbers. Our Finance teams are essential partners in driving our success, working hand-in-hand with the business to provide critical insights, strategic advice, and analytics that empower us to make impactful commercial decisions. Together, we’re shaping a future where places, people, and things stay connected – all while safeguarding our value and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Enable Smart Decisions: You’ll play a vital role in helping our teams make informed commercial choices that steer us toward our goals.
• Leverage Analytical Expertise: Use your keen analytical skills to uncover valuable business insights, supporting smarter, more data-driven decisions.
• Strategic Partnering: Work closely with teams across the business, providing senior leaders and stakeholders with the financial expertise and strategic advice they need to succeed.

In this programme, you’ll have the chance to partner with the business or harness cutting-edge technology to deliver financial value. You could find yourself working in teams including:

• Data & Analytics
• Commercial and Technology Finance
• Vodafone Business Finance
• Regional Finance
• Internal Audit
• Treasury
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Finance Operations and Controls

What’s in it for You?

At Vodafone, we know work isn’t just about the job – it’s about balance, wellbeing, and feeling like you’re part of something bigger. Our blended working approach gives you the freedom to work flexibly, with time spent in our vibrant London Paddington office and from home. And outside of your rotations, you’ll be part of our thriving community, with opportunities to join committees and societies that let you explore your passions and make an impact beyond your day-to-day role.

Here’s What We Offer:

• £32,000 salary plus an annual performance bonus
• £1,000 sign-on bonus – just because we’re excited to have you!
• 28 days of paid holiday + 5 days to volunteer for causes you care about
• Quarterly ‘Spirit’ days to focus on your mental health & wellbeing
• Discounts on Vodafone’s devices, broadband, and more
• Flexible benefits – think gym memberships, travel loans, and more
• An investment in your future through sponsorship of your CIMA qualification – Vodafone will fully sponsor your CIMA qualification during your three-year programme, enabling you to gain a prestigious certification while you develop your career in finance.

What we’re looking for:

• 2:1 in your chosen degree (achieved or predicted). Preferable degrees with an analytical, numeric or data focus, include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data, or Science.
• Recently graduated – i.e., a bachelor’s or master’s obtained or to be obtained between June 2024 and August 2026.
• You must also have the correct right to work documentation in place for the full programme duration. We do not accept the Graduate Route Visa.

Programme Details:

Duration: Three years, during which Vodafone will fully sponsor your CIMA qualification. In return, you'll be expected to fully dedicate yourself to achieving this prestigious certification.
Start date: September 2026
Location: London, Paddington HQ. Our hybrid working approach means you’ll come to the office as and when needed, with the rest of your time working from home. As a guide, you can expect to be in the office 8 days a month.
Application Deadline: 30th November 2025, but we might close early if we receive standout applications. So, don’t wait!

Who we are:

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures.
We’re committed to supporting candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process, so if you have any questions or require adjustments, just reach out to us at: youth.recruitment@vodafone.com

With us, you can be yourself and belong, grow your skills, transform the world we live in, and make a real impact.

Together we can.