Finance Graduate

A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.

Join our Finance Graduate programme and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.

“I’ve always been an advocate for a sustainability and with decarbonisation of the energy industry being key to tackling global warming, utilising my finance knowledge and previous experience in this field seemed like an ideal fit.”

Danica Apaya, Finance Graduate

What is the Finance Graduate scheme?

We’re recruiting for graduates who would like to gain an accounting qualification with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), whilst developing experience in the diverse and exciting energy industry.

During our 3-year Finance Graduate Programme you’ll move around our sites and finance teams, learning from our experts, in preparation for a rewarding finance career.

Our previous Finance graduates have gone on to become; Senior Manager of Wholesale Markets Finance, Planning & Reporting manager and Head of Sizewell C Finance. Career progression is something we pride ourselves on.

Training, development and support for you:

We’re passionate about your development and offer a tailored training path that will develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.

During the programme, you can expect real work from the word go - including forecasting and budgeting activities, examining operating costs, getting involved in major projects and preparing reports for senior leadership.

We’ll provide you with financial support and study leave to achieve your CIMA qualification, the rotational nature of the placements will enable you to cover the practical requirements of your qualification with ease.

Head to www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates for more information about the scheme structure, our culture and Graduate life at EDF.

Where you’ll work:

You could be based at any of our sites across the UK and and we'll be on hand with practical and financial support when you relocate. We offer a great work/life balance to support people's personal lives whilst giving them the opportunity to network and learn.

What you’ll need to apply:

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  2:2 Bachelor's Degree or a 2:2 Postgraduate Degree (or expected) preferably in Finance/Accounting, Business, Maths or a numerical subject
• Ambition to become CIMA qualified accountant and to work in a finance role
• Flexible approach and enthusiastic team player
• Eager to learn and develop your skills

What salary and benefits are we offering you?

• 
  Starting salary of £31,000
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Market-leading pension scheme
• Annual performance bonus
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change, our Finance Graduate programme offers you the opportunity to develop an exciting career whilst helping progress the UK towards a Net Zero future.

Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.