Graduate - Finance

Forge Your Future with Vulcan

Are you ready to launch your career in finance with a company that values curiosity, precision, and performance? Are you looking for real-world experience where your accounting and commercial skills can make a difference?

Join Vulcan’s Graduate Program, where you’ll gain hands-on exposure to finance operations in a leading trans-Tasman business. Learn how data, reporting, and financial insight drive decision-making in a company that’s growing across 66 sites in New Zealand and Australia.

Why Join Our Graduate Program?

Over two years, you’ll be part of a structured development journey with:

• Immersive onboarding – Get to know our business, systems, and financial operations
• Dedicated mentorship and support – Learn from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth
• Real impact projects – Contribute to finance initiatives that influence the wider business
• Clear career pathways – Build toward specialist or leadership roles in commercial finance, FP&A, or accounting

About the Finance Graduate Role

You’ll rotate through key areas of our Finance team, gaining exposure to:

• Month-end and year-end financial reporting
• General ledger maintenance and reconciliations
• Management accounting, analysis, and budgeting
• Accounts payable/receivable processes
• ERP systems (Microsoft D365), Excel modelling, and data-driven reporting
• Supporting audit, compliance, and financial control activities
• Working closely with stakeholders in operations, sales, and IT

You’ll have opportunities to develop a well-rounded understanding of finance in a commercial environment, with support to pursue further studies or qualifications if desired.

Requirements

We’re looking for graduates who are analytical, driven, and ready to grow. You’ll ideally have:

• A recent or soon-to-be-completed degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Commerce (BCom)
• Strong attention to detail and a love of numbers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn

• Hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship or Australian or New Zealand Permanent residency. 

Benefits

What You'll Get

• A competitive graduate salary
• Wellness and learning benefits
• Exposure to a wide range of tools and technologies
• Access to 24/7 on-site gym
• A supportive team environment that values inclusion, integrity, and initiative

About Vulcan

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

As health & safety is important to us, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment medical and drug screen if you are successful.