FINANCE GRADUATE PROGRAMME

This two-year programme based in Group Finance, in the Central Office (HQ) of the Carlsberg Group in Copenhagen, takes the graduates through the different operations within a multinational finance function. You will be exposed to many aspects and responsibilities of Accounting, Financial planning, and Management reporting. In your two rotations in Group Finance, you will be working cross-regions and markets. The third rotation will usually take you abroad to one of our local markets.

FINANCE GRADUATE PROGRAMME

This two-year programme based in Group Finance, in the Central Office (HQ) of the Carlsberg Group in Copenhagen, takes the graduates through the different operations within a multinational finance function. You will be exposed to many aspects and responsibilities of Accounting, Financial planning, and Management reporting. In your two rotations in Group Finance, you will be working cross-regions and markets. The third rotation will usually take you abroad to one of our local markets.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

The purpose of the Carlsberg Graduate programme is to attract and engage young professionals and breed the finance leaders of tomorrow within the Carlsberg Group. Leaders who will be the bearers of and contributors to the Carlsberg values and culture across functions, regions and boarders.

The programme contribute with building up the capabilities needed to execute our strategy and build our Finance Talent pipeline for the future. Over a two-year period, our Finance Graduates will build an understanding of both internal and external financial reporting, commercial & business finance, learn about our different markets and brands, while growing their international outlook and mindset. Our Finance Graduates work as fully fledged team-members.

Our Finance Graduate Programme aims at making our graduates capable of assuming senior roles in Carlsberg within a time horizon of 4-6 years after programme completion.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

The purpose of the Carlsberg Graduate programme is to attract and engage young professionals and breed the finance leaders of tomorrow within the Carlsberg Group. Leaders who will be the bearers of and contributors to the Carlsberg values and culture across functions, regions and boarders.

The programme contribute with building up the capabilities needed to execute our strategy and build our Finance Talent pipeline for the future. Over a two-year period, our Finance Graduates will build an understanding of both internal and external financial reporting, commercial & business finance, learn about our different markets and brands, while growing their international outlook and mindset. Our Finance Graduates work as fully fledged team-members.

Our Finance Graduate Programme aims at making our graduates capable of assuming senior roles in Carlsberg within a time horizon of 4-6 years after programme completion.

ROTATION LIFECYCLE

Based in Group Finance, in the Central Office (HQ) of the Carlsberg Group in Copenhagen, the programme takes our graduates through the different operations within a multinational Finance function. Throughout the 2-year programme consisting of three rotations, you will be exposed to several of the key disciplines in Finance: Accounting, Consolidation, Financial planning, External reporting and Management reporting. During the first two rotations in Group Finance, you will be working cross-regions and markets. The third rotation will be in a group-wide project or in market outside the Central Office.

ROTATION LIFECYCLE

Based in Group Finance, in the Central Office (HQ) of the Carlsberg Group in Copenhagen, the programme takes our graduates through the different operations within a multinational Finance function. Throughout the 2-year programme consisting of three rotations, you will be exposed to several of the key disciplines in Finance: Accounting, Consolidation, Financial planning, External reporting and Management reporting. During the first two rotations in Group Finance, you will be working cross-regions and markets. The third rotation will be in a group-wide project or in market outside the Central Office.

Rotations will allow you to:

  • Constantly communicate with colleagues in Carlsberg subsidiaries, Regions, and functions in headquarters as part of your day-to-day work
  • Built a global network of highly skilled and motivated colleagues.
  • Deep dive into accounting practices, ensuring Carlsberg’s financials are ready for internal and external use
  • Built extensive knowledge of the Group’s key financial systems, processes, and internal controls
  • Participate in creating, analyzing, and commenting on the financial reports and performance of Carlsberg
  • Work directly with senior management, both on a recurring basis, as well as for ad hoc finance projects
  • Be involved in projects and assignments directly related to the objectives of Group Finance
  • Supporting finance operations in a Carlsberg subsidiary or in our Service Centre

Rotations will allow you to:

  • Constantly communicate with colleagues in Carlsberg subsidiaries, Regions, and functions in headquarters as part of your day-to-day work
  • Built a global network of highly skilled and motivated colleagues.
  • Deep dive into accounting practices, ensuring Carlsberg’s financials are ready for internal and external use
  • Built extensive knowledge of the Group’s key financial systems, processes, and internal controls
  • Participate in creating, analyzing, and commenting on the financial reports and performance of Carlsberg
  • Work directly with senior management, both on a recurring basis, as well as for ad hoc finance projects
  • Be involved in projects and assignments directly related to the objectives of Group Finance
  • Supporting finance operations in a Carlsberg subsidiary or in our Service Centre

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR THE FINANCE GRADUATE PROGRAMME?

So, here are some reasons why Carlsberg’s Finance Graduate Programme is a great professional experience you would not want to be without:
•    Carlsberg has a unique and attractive culture which instigates a sense of belonging across all graduates and colleagues.
•    You will enjoy the flat hierarchy, the easy access to senior management (even our CEO), and the significant responsibility you will be given. Sometimes you will be thrown into very deep water, but we will always be there to make sure you do not sink.
•    The two multiday graduate workshops each year are great for your development and build a strong relationship within the graduate community across the different tracks.
•    You will get a senior mentor who will be supporting your career progression and be a trusted sparring partner for you on both professional and personal development.

Watch the videos below to get to know the Finance Graduate Programme even better.
Hear what a finance manager and graduates think about the programme and why you should apply!

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR THE FINANCE GRADUATE PROGRAMME?

So, here are some reasons why Carlsberg’s Finance Graduate Programme is a great professional experience you would not want to be without:
•    Carlsberg has a unique and attractive culture which instigates a sense of belonging across all graduates and colleagues.
•    You will enjoy the flat hierarchy, the easy access to senior management (even our CEO), and the significant responsibility you will be given. Sometimes you will be thrown into very deep water, but we will always be there to make sure you do not sink.
•    The two multiday graduate workshops each year are great for your development and build a strong relationship within the graduate community across the different tracks.
•    You will get a senior mentor who will be supporting your career progression and be a trusted sparring partner for you on both professional and personal development.

Watch the videos below to get to know the Finance Graduate Programme even better.
Hear what a finance manager and graduates think about the programme and why you should apply!

What made Jonas apply for the Finance Graduate Programme?

“In my opinion, Carlsberg offers a lot of great opportunities. As a graduate, you get to grow professionally and personally which I was looking for in a graduate programme. I also applied because of the great network you get because you get to work with different teams and also with the other graduates.”

- Jonas Lyngsø, former Finance Graduate

What made Jonas apply for the Finance Graduate Programme?

“In my opinion, Carlsberg offers a lot of great opportunities. As a graduate, you get to grow professionally and personally which I was looking for in a graduate programme. I also applied because of the great network you get because you get to work with different teams and also with the other graduates.”

- Jonas Lyngsø, former Finance Graduate

Meet Nils and learn about some of the projects he has worked on as a Finance Graduate, and how Nils has benefitted from the mentoring programme.

“In my opinion, one of the best parts of having a mentor is that it’s you that brings the agenda to the table, and hence you have the chance to drive your development by yourself.”

- Nils Foerster, former Finance Graduate

Meet Nils and learn about some of the projects he has worked on as a Finance Graduate, and how Nils has benefitted from the mentoring programme.

“In my opinion, one of the best parts of having a mentor is that it’s you that brings the agenda to the table, and hence you have the chance to drive your development by yourself.”

- Nils Foerster, former Finance Graduate

What do we expect of our Finance Graduates?

SVP Head of Group Finance Raoul Gatzen talks about the Finance Graduate Programme and our expectations for those applying for the programme.

“The objective of our Finance Graduate Programme is to support and grow our graduates such that they can assume senior roles in Carlsberg four to six years after completing the programme.”

“As a graduate you need the smarts, to be committed to make the programme work as it won’t always be easy, have the willingness to learn, adapt and grow, and for that, you need to curious constantly.”

­- Raoul Gatzen, SVP Head of Group Finance

What do we expect of our Finance Graduates?

SVP Head of Group Finance Raoul Gatzen talks about the Finance Graduate Programme and our expectations for those applying for the programme.

“The objective of our Finance Graduate Programme is to support and grow our graduates such that they can assume senior roles in Carlsberg four to six years after completing the programme.”

“As a graduate you need the smarts, to be committed to make the programme work as it won’t always be easy, have the willingness to learn, adapt and grow, and for that, you need to curious constantly.”

­- Raoul Gatzen, SVP Head of Group Finance
THIRSTY FOR MORE? Applications for 2023 are now open!
THIRSTY FOR MORE? Applications for 2023 are now open!

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Here is a tip for you! You can create an alert and get notified when any Graduate roles open up. Follow the link and search for “Graduate” in keywords, click on “Create your alert” and choose how often you would like to receive notifications