Finance Graduate

Job Type: Fixed term, 18-month graduate programme

Location: Singapore

Hybrid working: 1-2 times a week on site

About the IB

The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the job

The Finance Graduate Programme is designed to provide aspiring finance professionals with broad exposure to key areas of our global finance function.

Over an 18-month period, you will complete two nine-month rotations across different teams, developing a strong understanding of how finance supports organizational performance, decision-making, governance, and risk management.

Throughout the programme, you will contribute to meaningful projects, build technical and business skills, and develop a strong understanding of best-practice finance processes within an international organisation. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced finance professionals in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Audit & Risk.

Graduates are expected to demonstrate curiosity, adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning while making a positive contribution to each placement area.

As part of the graduate programme, you must be available to attend our office in The Hague for the week of 11 January 2027 and again for the week of 11 October 2027 for onboarding and a second week of training and collaboration. All associated travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the IB. 

• Support the delivery of departmental objectives by undertaking a range of operational, analytical, administrative and project-related activities.
• Contribute to meaningful finance initiatives and projects across programme placement areas.
• Develop practical understanding of how finance supports organisational performance and decision-making.
• Assist with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities where applicable.
• Build experience in finance governance and risk management within an international organisation.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Audit & Risk activities.

• An aspiring finance professional with a strong interest in developing a career in finance.
• Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Adaptability across different team rotations and placement areas.
• Ability to build technical and business skills through hands-on experience.
• Interest in organisational performance, decision-making, governance and risk management.
• Ability to make a positive contribution while working alongside experienced finance professionals.

Your application journey

Applications close on 23rd October 2026. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a first stage panel interview w/c 16th November, followed by a final interview w/c 23rd November.

Successful candidates will start the programme on 11th January 2027, kicking off with a week in the IB’s office in The Hague.

Benefits

• 20% employer's CPF contribution
• $1,200 SGD yearly flexible credits
• Starting at 20 Days annual leave increasing through service to a maximum of 23, plus public holidays, with the choice to buy or sell up to 3 days additional annual leave using flexible credits.
• Life assurance 2x annual salary
• Flexible working hours due to nature of work
• Excellent continuous professional development
• Corporate passes to Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Gardens By The Bay

Opportunity & Belonging

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.