Accounting & Finance Industrial Placement, Warwick

About the Position

As part of your Industrial Placement you'll work within the Finance function and sit across our sub-teams. It is a great opportunity for an ambitious penultimate year undergraduate who seeks a career in Accounting & Finance to experience the inner workings of a FTSE-100 Finance function.

What You'll Do

During your placement you'll gain exposure to, and build, an understanding of data, processes, and outputs across the Accounting & Finance function:

• Be responsible for month-end processes, including posting journals and providing insightful reporting and commentary. Your attention to detail will ensure the accuracy of figures reported in financial accounts. 
• Operate and maintain strong controls, using your financial integrity, to support reliable decision-making. Your expertise will help us navigate the financial landscape with confidence. 
• Become a trusted partner to advise Finance and non-Finance colleagues within the business. As you increase your financial acumen, your communication and stakeholder engagement skills will soar to new heights! 
• Get involved in planning, budgeting, and forecasting to help us achieve our financial goals. Your insights and expertise will help us make informed decisions and be efficient with our financial resources. 
• Gain a deep understanding of our finance systems, data structures and National Grid businesses. This will not only develop your commercial awareness but also support effective financial management. 

What You'll Need to Apply

You'll need to be in your penultimate year at University, on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline. You'll need to commit to completing a 12-month Industrial Placement that will begin June 2027 and be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

You'll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your placement as required.

Location

This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a salary of £25,946 for the duration of your Industrial Placement.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Industrial Placement offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and gain insight into what a career with National Grid can offer.

Alongside a tailored development programme, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

• Meaningful, hands-on experience working on real projects that contribute to the future of energy.
• The opportunity to develop valuable professional, technical and leadership skills.
• A dedicated support network, including mentorship, regular feedback and guidance from experienced colleagues.
• 26 days' annual leave (pro-rated where applicable), plus statutory holidays.
• The opportunity to participate in our employee wellbeing programmes and initiatives.

You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree.

About our Industrial Placement Programme

Our 12-month Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector and discover your unique superpower. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development. This includes a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions led by our development team, as well as access to a range digital learning tools to help further enhance your skills.

Throughout your placement you’ll have opportunity to make connections amongst your cohort as well as regular check ins with a mentor and our Early Careers Team. Day-to-day, your placement manager will provide you access to a variety of on-the-job opportunities where you’ll take on real assignments and projects to make a genuine impact within your respective function. By the end of your placement, you’ll have developed your understanding of our business and the energy sector for your future career.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

More Information

We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible. 

National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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