Finance Graduate

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National Grid

About Us

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our values and principles

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

About The Role

We are looking to find our future Finance leaders! On the Finance Leadership Graduate Scheme you will undertake three 12-month placements with the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of roles across different Finance teams.

After your first year with us, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a placement for your second and third years allowing you to customise your journey on the Scheme and gain experience relevant for you in achieving your career aspirations. Alongside your placements, National Grid will sponsor you to study towards your professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA) which we expect you to achieve within the three years.

Read on to find out more about our finance teams!

Our finance teams

Transactional / General Accounting teams -This placement is designed to develop your fundamental finance knowledge and technical skills. You’ll come to understand National Grid’s finance systems whilst completing transactional level accounting, posting journals and managing cost centres.

Central Finance Teams -These placements aim to give you a broader understanding of National Grid, either at a UK level or National Grid Group Level and focus on consolidation and messaging. This could include Financial Planning & Analysis, Regulatory Reporting, Group Management Reporting or Treasury.

Business Partnering - A business partner role focuses on providing insight and being a trusted advisor to the teams you support. Each business partnering placement is different, but they all offer the opportunity to develop your stakeholder management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and messaging skills.

Other Placements -In addition to the placements above, there is also the opportunity to complete placements in Tax, Internal Audit, and Project Teams (when available).

About You

You should be able to able to demonstrate:

• strong analytical and numerical skills
• effective communication with the ability to engage people at every level
• a passion to drive success
• an ability to work well with others
• initiative and intellectual curiosity to find a better way
  
  

What You’ll Need

You will need to be on track to pass or have passed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. You don’t need prior experience or a finance-based degree; we will teach you everything you need to know to develop into a future Finance leader.

Location

This role is based in Warwick with flexible, hybrid working.

We care about your wellbeing and want you to get the best out of your working environment, so our future for office-based teams is hybrid. Hybrid working is a mix between home and office working. Flexibility is the key, what’s important is that it meets the needs of the colleague and the business, and that you agree the best approach for you and your team with your manager.

What You’ll Get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £33,154 (Bachelor’s) or £34,300 (Master’s).

Benefits

As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:

• £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
• 26 days holiday
• £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
• Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
• Cost of living allowance (inner London, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan areas)
• Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback, and volunteering opportunities
  
  

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.