Global technology giant Ericsson is recruiting a Financial Analysis Graduate to join its Customer Unit East and North Africa (CU ENA) Business Control team in Johannesburg. The role is a six-month paid, on-site assignment aimed at recent graduates in finance, economics, accounting or analytics who want hands-on corporate finance experience inside a multinational. The advert was posted on 20 July 2026 with no fixed closing date, so early applications stand the best chance.
About the Programme
Ericsson is a global telecommunications technology company whose networks and services support billions of daily connections worldwide. Its South African office in Johannesburg forms part of the Customer Unit East and North Africa, a region that manages some of the busiest telecoms markets on the continent.
This graduate opportunity sits within the CU ENA Business Control team, the finance function responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management across the region. The six-month assignment is deliberately immersive: the graduate works on-site alongside experienced finance professionals, joins period-end closing activities and contributes to real analyses used in business decisions. Ericsson South Africa recruits in line with its Employment Equity plan and encourages applications from designated groups. For a young finance graduate, exposure of this kind inside a global technology firm is a strong launchpad into business control, financial analysis and commercial finance careers.
What You Will Learn
- Financial planning, forecasting and target-setting in a multinational
- Preparing management reports and business performance analyses
- Building business simulations, business cases and scenario analyses
- Reporting, analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Innovation, automation and continuous improvement in finance processes
- Period-end closing activities and financial performance reviews
- Collaborating with finance and business stakeholders across a region
- Supporting internal and external audit activities
Who Can Apply
- Recent graduates or candidates in the early stages of their professional careers
- A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Analytics or a related field
- Strong interest in business performance, data and decision-making
- Comfortable working with numbers, analysis and problem-solving
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced international environment
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Available to work on-site in Johannesburg for the six-month assignment
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Required Documents
- An up-to-date CV highlighting relevant coursework, projects or internships in finance or analytics
- A short cover letter or personal statement where the application form allows it
- Copies of your degree certificate or proof of graduation
- Contact details for at least two academic or professional referees
How to Apply
- Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
- Open the official Ericsson careers page for the Financial Analysis Graduate role (Req ID 788163).
- Complete the online application form on the Ericsson site.
- Attach your CV and any supporting documents requested.
- Submit and monitor your email for assessment or interview communication.
Closing Date
Ericsson has not published a fixed closing date for this graduate role. The advert went live on 20 July 2026 and can close at any time once enough applications are received, so apply as soon as possible.
Why It Matters
Thousands of finance and commerce graduates leave South African universities every year, but far fewer get the corporate exposure employers demand. That gap keeps many talented young people locked out of the profession they studied for. A paid assignment inside a global technology company breaks that cycle.
Six months in Ericsson’s Business Control team gives you real forecasting, reporting and analytics experience, the kind of CV lines that recruiters shortlist, plus a professional network spanning an entire region of Africa. Telecommunications is also one of the continent’s most resilient industries, and finance professionals who understand it are consistently in demand. If you are a recent graduate with strong numbers and no formal experience yet, this assignment can be the bridge between your degree and your first permanent finance role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a paid position?
Yes. Ericsson describes the role as a six-month paid assignment. The exact remuneration is confirmed during the application process.
Where will I work?
The role is on-site in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with links to the wider Customer Unit East and North Africa region. It is not a remote position.
Do I need work experience?
No. The role targets recent graduates and early-career candidates. Relevant student projects, internships or coursework in finance and analytics will strengthen your application.
What happens after the six months?
The assignment is fixed-term, but the experience, references and internal exposure position you for permanent finance roles at Ericsson and across the industry. Details on any extension are confirmed during the application process.
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