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 VP Group Finance & Tax Group 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 VP Group Finance & Tax Group and graduate think about the programme and why you should apply! 

Meet Jonas – a Finance Graduate at Carlsberg Group

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 Jonas – a Finance Graduate at Carlsberg Group

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

Learn about the Finance Graduate Programme

VP Group Finance & Group Tax Carsten Munk Petersen talks about the Finance Graduate Program and our expectations for those applying for the programme.

“In this programme, our young professionals get an opportunity to explore different disciplines in finance. It could be accounting, financial planning controls, or even tax. All this happens in teams with experienced colleagues who love working with our graduates and encourage their growth.”

Are you curious about who are we specifically looking for? Here is the answer:

“So if you are ready to bring a fresh vision, a global mindset, can adapt, build networks, and are up for a challenge, don’t wait for it. Apply now and join us!”

- Carsten Munk Petersen, VP Group Finance & Group Tax

Learn about the Finance Graduate Programme

VP Group Finance & Group Tax Carsten Munk Petersen talks about the Finance Graduate Program and our expectations for those applying for the programme.

“In this programme, our young professionals get an opportunity to explore different disciplines in finance. It could be accounting, financial planning controls, or even tax. All this happens in teams with experienced colleagues who love working with our graduates and encourage their growth.”

Are you curious about who are we specifically looking for? Here is the answer:

“So if you are ready to bring a fresh vision, a global mindset, can adapt, build networks, and are up for a challenge, don’t wait for it. Apply now and join us!”

- Carsten Munk Petersen, VP Group Finance & Group Tax

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