Volvo Ignition Programme Finance Assistant
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Maidenhead - UK
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Job Summary
Accelerate your first steps or restart your journey in a corporate career
Its all about people
We put people at the centre of everything we do. Being curious about what the people around us need and want is key to creating safe personalised and sustainable mobility solutions. If you believe in the power of people and share our respect for human-centric innovation youll thrive at Volvo Cars. We are people who care about other people. With us youll be surrounded by brilliant curious colleagues all committed to making a difference.
People are at the heart of our business. We want you to innovate challenge and build a future career at Volvo return we offer a salary of 25353.25 per annum flexible working hours plus some hybrid working based on the team structure and 22 days annual leave plus 4 fixed and 4 flexible bank holidays which you can use to support your personal beliefs at any time of the year. Health & wellbeing initiatives charitable giving days alongside personal growth and career development addition we offer a fast-track opportunity at the end of your qualification into key business areas and access to ongoing support from industry-leading experts backed by continual learning opportunities.
During your Ignition programme you will provide support to subject matter experts within the Finance team as they make key strategic decisions that will shape the future of Volvo Car UK. Youll contribute significantly to the success and future of the brand by delivering fresh ideas and viewpoints and challenging current assumptions to meet the needs of future customers so an innovative mindset is essential. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and driven 12-month placement student within our Finance Team to join us from Summer 2026. Key resources include:
Assisting the Procurement Accounting and Finance leaders in the team in creating reports processing information and advising operational teams
Supporting budget and business plan preparation
Reviewing and monitoring departmental budgets
Assisting with financial reporting to Executive Management Team
Generating accurate and insightful data analysis to support business decisions
Invoice and credit note validations and processing
You will have a real passion for problem-solving and the curiosity to understand business challenges and deliver innovative solutions. You will also have strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to champion new will possess:
Excellent mathematical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently as part of a small team
Proficient at Excel and PowerPoint with Power BI or SAP experience an asset
A desire to accomplish the ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification in the future
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
In our company we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.
Ready to take the next step
Submit your CV in English and tell us why youre the ideal candidate for a new role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 26th of May 2026. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Simona Popencu at For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Melanie Hudson at
As part of the recruitment process the final candidates might undergo a background check.
We welcome your application!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more
