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Illinois Tool WorksIllinois Tool Works·Manufacturing

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About the role

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our European Finance team with a start date of the beginning of September 2026. This newly created Graduate Accountant position is an excellent opportunity for an individual to experience all aspects of a professional role, within a finance team in Industry, with a path for progression to chartered status and beyond. The role will therefore come with full study support for either ACCA or CIMA qualification. You will need to have strong academics and exceptional communication skills.

Tasks

  • Assisting the Finance Team with month-end close including ME journals, accruals and reconciliations.

  • Inventory and Product Costing including Obsolescence.

  • Cost and Pricing.

  • Responsible for maintaining Division Dataset and related financial reporting and analysis.

  • Partner with Controllers to provide report and value-adding analysis.

  • Expenses management.

  • General support to all departments of the Finance team.

Position Requirements:

Essential:

  • Desire to develop a career in Finance.

  • Degree level qualified with at least a 2:1 degree class

  • Study for professional qualification.

  • Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.

  • Analytical thinking.

  • Written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

  • Good ability in using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and relevant systems, e.g. MS D365 and Power BI.

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Aplyr's read

Illinois Tool Works is a global leader in industrial manufacturing, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, technical services, and management roles.

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What's promising

  • Strong global presence with operations in over 50 countries.
  • Diverse product portfolio reduces dependency on any single market.
  • Consistent financial performance with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

What to watch

  • Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
  • Dependence on industrial and manufacturing sectors makes it vulnerable to economic downturns.
  • Limited public information about company culture and employee satisfaction.

Why Illinois Tool Works

  • Decentralized business model empowers individual units with autonomy.
  • Focus on 80/20 business process for operational efficiency.
  • Strong emphasis on innovation with significant investment in R&D.

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About Illinois Tool Works

Illinois Tool Works

Illinois Tool Works

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ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a global industrial company that produces a diverse range of products and equipment, primarily focusing on engineered fasteners, components, and equipment for various industries.

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