FINANCE GRADUATE PROGRAMME

This two-year programme based on 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 on 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 borders. 

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

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 borders. 

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

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 the 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 the 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 
  • Build 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 
  • Build 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 regularly, as well as for ad hoc finance projects 
  • Be involved in projects and assignments directly related to the objectives of Group Finance 
  • Support 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 
  • Build 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 
  • Build 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 regularly, as well as for ad hoc finance projects 
  • Be involved in projects and assignments directly related to the objectives of Group Finance 
  • Support 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 that 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 support 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 Senior Director Internal Controls and graduate 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 that 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 support 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 Senior Director Internal Controls and graduate think about the programme and why you should apply!

Learn about the Finance Graduate Programm

Senior Director Internal Controls Mikkel Gadegaard and Finance Graduate Aleksandar E. Kolev discuss the Finance Graduate Programme and our expectations for candidates.

“Some of the things that we are focusing a lot at recruiting is to have candidates that express an open mindset, inclusive mindset. Shows a willingness and also ability to learn a lot in a fast-paced environment. We also look for candidates that we believe can live and represent our Carlsberg values.”

- Mikkel Gadegaard, Senior Director Internal Control

Learn about the Finance Graduate Programme

Senior Director Internal Controls Mikkel Gadegaard and Finance Graduate Aleksandar E. Kolev discuss the Finance Graduate Programme and our expectations for candidates.

“Some of the things that we are focusing a lot at recruiting is to have candidates that express an open mindset, inclusive mindset. Shows a willingness and also ability to learn a lot in a fast-paced environment. We also look for candidates that we believe can live and represent our Carlsberg values.”

- Mikkel Gadegaard, Senior Director Internal Control

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

Learn more about our onboarding process

Maurits will share insights into the onboarding process in the Graduate Programme.

“We were introduced to various departments, like Group Finance, Group Commercial and even explored our Liverpool sponsorship. In addition, there was a casual Q&A session with the CEO Jacob where we could ask any questions that we had. ”

- Maurits van der Steenstraten, Finance Graduate

Learn more about our onboarding proces

Maurits will share insights into the onboarding process in the Graduate Programme.

“We were introduced to various departments, like Group Finance, Group Commercial and even explored our Liverpool sponsorship. In addition, there was a casual Q&A session with the CEO Jacob where we could ask any questions that we had. ”

- Maurits van der Steenstraten, Finance Graduate

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

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