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Finance graduate jobs

We're one of the largest energy companies in the UK and we offer opportunities for finance graduates across EDF.

Over the course of three years, the combination of experience, exposure and training you receive will prepare you to become more than just an accountant.

Our Finance scheme will open in autumn 2024. In the meantime, take a look at the benefits of completing our training programme and the support we offer our Graduates. 

What's in it for you?

  • Learn from our finance experts, whilst we support you to gain your CIMA chartered accounting qualification

  • Complete placements either within our Customer Supply and Generation business areas, or our Corporate team, working on real-world projects and impacting commercial business decisions from day one

  • Develop extensive knowledge of the energy market and industry, enabling you to cover the practical elements of your CIMA qualification with ease

  • Starting salary of £35k, with annual bonus, market-leading pension and competitive benefits

"The energy industry is complex and has a vast array of operations, including electric vehicles, metering, gas and electricity supply, renewables and so much more; meaning I can switch jobs and experience a completely different role without leaving EDF."

Gajan Prabhaharan, Finance Graduate

We'll support your career

  • Follow a tailored training path that will develop your skills and knowledge for your future career

  • Complete formal training to build professional skills, from presenting to influencing, project management to negotiations

  • Gain valuable experience in a variety of exciting finance roles

  • Benefit from generous study and exam leave, full funding of all CIMA expenses and advice and support from your Career Manager, Graduate Buddy and the course provider

“On the job learning is helping me develop my data analysis, stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills. There are also many opportunities to join formal development courses, via LinkedIn Learning or through EDF’s People Development team.”

Sam Oldfield, Finance Graduate

What do I need to apply?

  • Have (or be expecting) a 2:2 Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Maths or other numerical subject

  • The ability to manage your time effectively whilst studying for your CIMA qualification 

  • Be ready to experience a variety of placements at our sites across the UK

"During my first year I worked with the Energy Solutions team to analyse revenue streams. I wasn’t expecting to be involved in a project of this magnitude and complexity so early on, but with support from my team I contributed towards a significant piece of work."

Danica Apaya, Finance Graduate

Life as a Graduate at EDF

Head over to our Graduate Hub to discover all the benefits of completing our training programme and the support we offer our Graduates.

  • Dates for applying
  • How we support you during the programme
  • Continuous development for your career
  • What our Graduates say
  • Diversity and inclusion at EDF
  • Company benefits

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