Wesfarmers
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Australia
101-1,000 employees
Graduates at Wesfarmers
Graduate recruitment through Wesfarmers Business Development has been an important source of talent for the Wesfarmers Group, with past graduates having gone on to senior roles both within Corporate Office as well as the divisions.
The Business Development Graduate Analyst experience is less structured than many larger Graduate Programs but offers an accelerated learning opportunity. Successful applicants can expect to be working closely with senior team members and executives on the evaluation of major investment decisions from their first weeks in the team.
Wesfarmers supports a range of education opportunities for Business Development graduates. In the past, team members have completed post graduate finance qualifications including the CFA and Grad Dip/Masters in Applied Finance or taken sabbatical leave to pursue full time study at top international universities.
Emma Harrington
Project Analyst
Bachelor of Philosophy: Engineering Science and Finance
“I joined Wesfarmers as a Graduate Analyst in January 2023 based in Perth after finishing an Engineering and Finance degree at UWA.
My experiences in the role varied from a big corporate strategy project which I started in week 2, to a technology project and an early stage M&A deal. The broad range of industries and opportunities is what attracted me to Wesfarmers, and the experienced and engaged team is why I have stayed. The team in BD and the corporate office are welcoming, knowledgeable and focused on helping you to develop a strong commercial skillset, including the all important excel modelling without a mouse!
The wider conglomerate group also provides lots of opportunities for secondments into different industries, and the flexibility to explore a wide range of careers within the group.”
Reid Bevan
Project Principal
Bachelor of Commerce: Finance and Accounting
“As a Graduate in the Wesfarmers BD team, you are at the centre of important investment and commercial decisions. Since joining in 2021, I’ve worked on acquisitions of different sizes, operational improvement projects, major capital investments, and the formation of new strategic partnerships.
Wesfarmers enables you to go out into real businesses, learn from experienced business leaders and influence change. Last year I spent eight months at Covalent Lithium as the business commenced production at Mt Holland and contemplated a major investment to expand its production.
Business Development is a high calibre, low ego team filled with people who are interested in helping you learn and develop. I would highly recommend the Graduate program to anyone seeking a career in Finance that exposes you to a wide range of industries and situations.”
Lauren Rule
Project Principal
Combined Bachelors: Chemical Engineering and Corporate and Investment Finance
“I joined Business Development as a graduate in 2017 after completing a double degree in Engineering and Commerce. I have found the experience to be extremely rewarding, and the challenges to be diverse and exciting.
I started working on interesting strategic and M&A projects from day 1, and have learnt a huge amount from working closely with my colleagues both in Business Development and also in other Corporate Office roles and the Wesfarmers businesses. The conglomerate model has enabled me to learn about and explore a wide range of industries, and through the role I have had access to a number of further training and networking opportunities.
In this role I have had the flexibility to relocate from Perth to Sydney and explore secondment opportunities. I feel fortunate to work for a company that has a nationwide presence with countless opportunities for new and exciting roles and experiences within the Group.”