Finance Graduate

Siemens Energy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company in the UK is seeking motivated undergraduates for a finance program. As part of this role, you will rotate through various placements, gaining real-world experience while pursuing a CIMA qualification. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and project accounting. This role offers a starting salary of £30,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30,000

Pension scheme

25 days holiday per annum

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Graduated or on track to graduate with a 2.1 or above in a relevant business-related degree.
• Ability to communicate within a team and across all levels, including customers and suppliers.
• Be proactive and self-motivated, managing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and build a strong network.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports and slides summarizing financial performance.
• Engage in project accounting and commercial project management.
• Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accounting ledgers and fulfill ad-hoc reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Relevant business-related degree (2.1 or above)

Job description

Overview

A Snapshot of Your Day

Ready to shape the future? Join our global team as an ambitious undergraduate, where you’ll gain real-world business and finance experience, earn a CIMA qualification, and rotate through three dynamic placements at our UK locations—become the decision-maker of tomorrow!

Working within our Business Units who manufacture, install and service some of the world’s largest construction projects, you will be provided with real experience and insight of a business and finance role, in a truly global company that “makes real what matters”.

We have roles available across various locations (Hull, Manchester, Lincoln, Newcastle and other UK locations) and you will report into the local Financial Controller or Commercial Manager. There will be three, 12-month rotational placements, that are varied and challenging.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As part of the program be fully funded through the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) professional accountancy qualification that is recognized worldwide along with range of soft skill courses (such as project management and presentation skill) to ensure you are given the full toolbox to achieve your potential. Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Monthly management reports and slides summarizing financial performance
• Project Accounting
• Commercial Project Management
• Budgeting/Forecasting
• Variance analysis – Forecast/Budget versus Actuals
• Cost Controlling
• Accounting Ledger maintenance
• Ad-hoc reporting requirements

What You Bring

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change.

We are also looking for…

• You have graduated or are on track to graduate with a 2.1 or above in a relevant business-related degree
• Ability to communicate within a team and across all levels, including customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to set priorities and manage to tight deadlines
• Be flexible and willing to travel and build a strong internal network

About The Team

You will have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of Finance, Accounting and Commercial teams working in and across all of our Business Units. This can range from companywide Accounting and Controlling, Business Unit Operational Controlling, Project Specific Commercial Roles and much more.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

The scheme spans across Siemens Energy and our fully integrated Wind Power division (Siemens Gamesa) with placements in all business units

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo and Siemens Gamesa https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• A starting salary of £30,000
• Pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution
• 25 days holiday per annum with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car scheme, discounted gym membership plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.

Please note:- We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time; so please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible.