Finance Funding Administrator - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Job Title: Finance Funding Administrator, Level 3 Apprenticeship – 18 months (August 2026)
We believe in creating an environment where our Apprentices really can learn and develop during their time with us. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to really show what you can do.
Our Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company (NSC) for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate, and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough. We decided in November 2020 to bring together BMW Financial Services and Alphabet to stay relevant to our customers and continue to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.
Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:
• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency. For this reason, we allow our employees to express themselves through our dress for your diary approach.
• Blended Working – a blended working approach improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders ensure our apprentices maintain balance, not burnout, by focusing on their output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in our DE&I network groups.
• Throughout our offices, there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table tennis tables, darts, and football tables to encourage employee engagement and networking.
BMW Financial Services, Farnborough - Finance Funding Administrator, Level 3 Apprenticeship – 18 months (August 2026)
The Commercial Finance Funding team has responsibility for providing market leading support for the wholesale funding to our network of retailers and partners, involving administration, reconciliation, analysis and customer serviced based activities.
What will you be doing?
Key areas of focus include:
- Reconciling day to day business within wholesale funding BMW, MINI, Alphera, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
- Investigation and correction of rejected direct debit transactions
- Creation of daily payment files (funds to & due from retailers & dealers)
- Support Bank reconciliation working with Senior Administrator & Manager and the NSC & Finance
- Creation and update of retailer details, including bank mandates, within Commercial Finance Solution System (CFS)
- Implementation of interest rate changes within CFS
- Stock audits – review & creation of correspondence & appropriate fines
- Analysis and action the dual funding reports as well as ensuring our vehicle loan portfolio is accurately represented with vehicle agencies (HPI, Experian)
- Effectively work the email inbox & telephone ensuring that all communication is clear & concise
Your Progression
The apprenticeship will provide several different opportunities to support individual career development and will provide the support and guidance necessary to ensure the training is successful.
Whilst developing specialist, on-the-job knowledge, the successful apprentice will achieve the attainment of an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
Personal development within the BMW Group never stops! Beginning with vocational courses and continuing with selective training throughout an individual’s career. The BMW Apprenticeship offers multiple career choices and enables an individual to make the most of their abilities.
Qualifications and Experience
- GCSE's in Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade 5/C (or above
When it comes to selecting the right apprentices, it’s as much about attitude and behaviours as it is about vocational and academic success. That’s why in addition to the qualifications we require from you, we’ll also look for you to have a range of skills, attributes, and behaviours. These include team working, the ability to work without close supervision, quality focus, good communication skills, enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to take on responsibility and show accountability for your work.
What do you need to do now?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply today.
Once you click apply, you’ll be asked to create a profile, complete eligibility questions and upload your CV - You may only apply for one apprenticeship position, but you may also express your interest to be considered for others.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will invite you through to the next stage of the process which is an online assessment, designed to further explore your verbal and numerical skills.
The successful applicants from the above will be invited to the final stage of this process, a face-to-face Assessment Centre. Provisionally, Assessment Centres are due to take place end of March - April.
Please note:
To be eligible for this position, you must have lived in the UK for three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Closing date for applications: Saturday 28th February 2026