Job Description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.



JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.



We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.



Kickstart Your Finance Career with JD Group!

Join our 3-year Graduate Rotational Program and gain essential finance skills with a FTSE 100 global retailer. You'll build a strong foundation, work towards professional qualifications, and gain hands-on experience across diverse finance functions. From Financial Reporting to Commercial Finance, we'll support your growth every step of the way. You will be based at our headquarters in Bury, operating from our newly refurbished and modernized finance office.

Role Details:

Job Title: Finance Graduate Location: Bury (BL9 8RR) Working Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week Contract Type: 3 years FTC

What You'll Be Doing:

Year 1: Financial Reporting - Develop key accounting skills like accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis while working with stock invoicing and cash transactions. Year 2: Explore from the below: Group Finance: Support the group consolidation process and assist with the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts for the Plc Tax: Understand the Group Tax structure, and monthly reporting requirements for both direct and indirect tax, develop an understanding of tax rates across group territories FP&A: Learn the ropes of group-wide forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven management reporting. Internal Controls: Develop an understanding of the role Internal Controls play in safeguarding the business. Year 3: Commercial Finance - Gain insights into UK and European forecasting and budgeting processes to support key business decisions and evaluate store expansions for strategic brand growth.

What We're Looking For:

We have outlined our minimum academic requirements below but being part of our team is more than just what you know - it's about who you are! Let us know why you want to be part of our dedicated team in your application.

Minimum 2.1 Degree (list in your application) Minimum 7 GCSE Maths and 5 English (list in your application) 3 B's A Level in any subject or equivalent (list in your application as well as the subjects) A passion for developing a career within finance (tell us about this in your application) Commitment to earning a professional qualification along side the graduate programme Currently on track to graduate in 2025 or have graduated within the past two years (include dates and place of study in your application) Available to attend an assessment centre on Monday 23 March 2026

Benefits:

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

Free on-site parking at the Head Office Subsidised Head Office canteen Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, Go Outdoors) and online Discounted Gym membership Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally-recognised qualifications (England only) Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to our charity, JD Foundation Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change

Our graduate programme is a chance to build a career you will always be proud of.

In addition to all the benefits listed above, on the graduate programme, you will also receive:

You'll receive funding support to pursue professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, alongside hands-on experience Exciting events to form a community with other graduates Area-specific training arranged by the Line Manager Enrolment in our JD Starting Line programme for upskilling and development A mentor to support you throughout the programme Ongoing support and feedback sessions Career progression - our graduate programme is designed to set you up for success, with a clear path to applying for open applications within our group at the end of your fixed term contract

What Your Application MUST Contain

Your application must confirm: That you have achieved our minimum standards (outlined above) for GCSE, A Level and Degree (include predicted grade if not yet completed) That you have a right to work in the UK or any visa/ sponsorship that would be required for the duration of the role Your current university and the date of graduation/ expected date of graduation In 50 words or less answer the question: Why do you want to join the JD Finance Graduate Rotation Scheme?

The use of AI technology is strictly prohibited, and all applications will be checked for use of AI. Any applications found to be using AI will be disqualified from the process.



We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.



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