Work Experience - Finance team
CompanyWickes
Location
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/13/2026
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Interested in retail? Spend a week with us on our Head Office Work Experience and see how a national business runs behind the scenes.
The team:
Our Finance team are the guardians of our financial health. They don't just "do the numbers", they partner with every area of the business to make sure we’re making smart, profitable decisions for the future. From paying our suppliers on time to helping our leaders decide where to invest next, you’ll see how Finance touches every part of our success. It’s a down-to-earth look at how we manage the well-being of a multimillion-pound business.
You'll learn:
What matters most to us is your positive attitude and potential. And you’d need the following:
Our work experience is a voluntary placement focused on your personal development. While there is no salary, we’ll cover for your lunch and travel each day.
Our recruitment process
The team:
Our Finance team are the guardians of our financial health. They don't just "do the numbers", they partner with every area of the business to make sure we’re making smart, profitable decisions for the future. From paying our suppliers on time to helping our leaders decide where to invest next, you’ll see how Finance touches every part of our success. It’s a down-to-earth look at how we manage the well-being of a multimillion-pound business.
You'll learn:
- A deep dive into how a high-performing finance team actually works.
- The fundamentals of financial management in a retail environment.
- Why Finance is a vital partner in helping the whole company reach its goals.
- Work on case studies across Investor Relations and FP&A
- Learn about financial controls, Tax and Store business partnering
- Meet with senior leaders, including the CFO and one of the Heads of Finance, to learn how they support the business
- Be able to ask any questions you have for a potential career in Finance
What matters most to us is your positive attitude and potential. And you’d need the following:
- Be 16 years or over
- A positive energy and you like a fast-paced environment!
- You’re curious about how business works
- You’ve got good communication skills
Our work experience is a voluntary placement focused on your personal development. While there is no salary, we’ll cover for your lunch and travel each day.
Our recruitment process
- Apply: Upload your CV and tell us why you’re interested in joining Wickes.
What we’re most proud of is our culture. We’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth, with a strong sense of teamwork and shared ambition. At Wickes, you can be yourself, ask questions and grow at your own pace
We're a multi-channel home improvement retailer. We generate £1.6bn+ in revenue, operating across 230 stores and online, and supported by over 8000 colleagues.