Finesse Finance Graduate Programme
Company:
HILTON COLOGNE
location:
Middle East & Africa
Type of emplyment:
start of work:
Accelerate Your Finance Career with our FINESSE Graduate Programme!
In just 36 months, gain hands-on experience across key finance functions with two international placements and earn a globally recognised CIMA qualification. With structured development and support from mentors and leaders, this programme sets you on the path to finance leadership.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Imagine this: not just one, but TWO thrilling 12-month placements in different countries across the vibrant EMEA region, followed by a hands-on 12-month finance role. That's a breath-taking 36-month journey where you'll immerse yourself in the world of finance, gaining comprehensive experience in all the major finance functions, supporting you in fasttracking you to a finance leadership role within 5 - 7 years.
The experience doesn’t stop there, you'll also gain exposure in the heart of Operations, Business Development, and Human Resources, gaining invaluable insights into these essential functional areas.
And that's not all! At the core of this adventure is the opportunity to conquer the CIMA professional finance qualification, a prestigious and globally recognized milestone in the finance profession.
So, if you're ready to jet-set across the EMEA region, immerse yourself in multifaceted finance, and earn a globally respected qualification, this is the thrilling journey you've been waiting for!
Imagine this: not just one, but TWO thrilling 12-month placements in different countries across the vibrant EMEA region, followed by a hands-on 12-month finance role. That's a breath-taking 36-month journey where you'll immerse yourself in the world of finance, gaining comprehensive experience in all the major finance functions, supporting you in fasttracking you to a finance leadership role within 5 - 7 years.
The experience doesn’t stop there, you'll also gain exposure in the heart of Operations, Business Development, and Human Resources, gaining invaluable insights into these essential functional areas.
And that's not all! At the core of this adventure is the opportunity to conquer the CIMA professional finance qualification, a prestigious and globally recognized milestone in the finance profession.
So, if you're ready to jet-set across the EMEA region, immerse yourself in multifaceted finance, and earn a globally respected qualification, this is the thrilling journey you've been waiting for!
WHY CHOOSE US
Embarking on our graduate programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:
- Programme Induction: Start your journey with a comprehensive introduction to our programme and our broader business.
- Learning and Development: Graduates have access to Hilton University modules, onthe-job and off-the-job learnin
- Operational Finance and Leadership Programmes: Engage in specialised programmes to hone your leadership and finance skills.
- Personal Development Plan: Aligned to your technical and leadership capabilities.
- Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure Finesser’s receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
- Personal Mentor/Buddy: Benefit from a one-to-one mentor, ensuring your progress is nurtured with regular feedback.
- Globally recognised CIMA Professional Finance qualification: Fully funded by Hilton.
- Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends
Embarking on our graduate programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:
- Programme Induction: Start your journey with a comprehensive introduction to our programme and our broader business.
- Learning and Development: Graduates have access to Hilton University modules, onthe-job and off-the-job learnin
- Operational Finance and Leadership Programmes: Engage in specialised programmes to hone your leadership and finance skills.
- Personal Development Plan: Aligned to your technical and leadership capabilities.
- Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure Finesser’s receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
- Personal Mentor/Buddy: Benefit from a one-to-one mentor, ensuring your progress is nurtured with regular feedback.
- Globally recognised CIMA Professional Finance qualification: Fully funded by Hilton.
- Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
With our major global presence and ambitious growth plans, Hilton needs to develop a strong team of future finance leaders. We are seeking individuals who embody the Hilton Values, possess a strong drive, commitment and flexibility. Mobility holds paramount importance in this programme, as the ideal candidate is anticipated to work in a minimum of two different countries during the programme, potentially anywhere within the EMEA region, each placement lasting twelve months.
To be considered, you should have:
- Completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Hospitality, or Business.
- Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing).
- Eligibility to work within the EMEA region.
- Full mobility across the EMEA region, along with a willingness to relocate as required by Hilton for both placements.
- The desire to become a financial leader.
- The appetite to manage the demands of studying towards your CIMA qualification alongside a full time role.
- Availability to start full time employment as of September 2025.
SELECTION PROCESS
There is a rigorous selection process that includes online assessments, a competency based interview with a Finance Director, and a Virtual Assessment Centre which will take place in Q1, 2025. This not only helps us to identify the right candidates, but if you are selected, it is the start of your personal development journey with Hilton.
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With our major global presence and ambitious growth plans, Hilton needs to develop a strong team of future finance leaders. We are seeking individuals who embody the Hilton Values, possess a strong drive, commitment and flexibility. Mobility holds paramount importance in this programme, as the ideal candidate is anticipated to work in a minimum of two different countries during the programme, potentially anywhere within the EMEA region, each placement lasting twelve months.
To be considered, you should have:
- Completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Hospitality, or Business.
- Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing).
- Eligibility to work within the EMEA region.
- Full mobility across the EMEA region, along with a willingness to relocate as required by Hilton for both placements.
- The desire to become a financial leader.
- The appetite to manage the demands of studying towards your CIMA qualification alongside a full time role.
- Availability to start full time employment as of September 2025.
SELECTION PROCESS
There is a rigorous selection process that includes online assessments, a competency based interview with a Finance Director, and a Virtual Assessment Centre which will take place in Q1, 2025. This not only helps us to identify the right candidates, but if you are selected, it is the start of your personal development journey with Hilton.
HILTON COLOGNE
Marzellenstraße 13-17, 50668 Cologne
Germany
Contact: Julia Berdi
T: +49 221 13071 2881
Julia.Berdi@Hilton.com
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