Finance Graduate Programme

RWE AG; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy firm in Swindon is seeking graduates for its Finance Graduate Programme. This two-year program offers four placements across various financial functions, including controlling and accounting. Applicants should have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills. The role includes a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus

Company pension and discounted employee share scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two paid annual volunteer days

International rotations with relocation support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Free on-site healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Above-average degree with a focus on Finance, Accounting, or Controlling.
• Desirable knowledge of IFRS/IAS and HGB.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six-month placements across key financial functions.
• Take on meaningful responsibilities from the start.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Motivation for challenges

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related

Job description

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, SN5 6PB

RWE Group

Salary: starting at £40,000 p.a.

About the role

Whether it’s trading energy across the globe, managing financial risks, or ensuring robust reporting, Finance is at the heart of RWE’s success. Our Finance Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to gain broad exposure across all key financial functions.

Over two years, you’ll complete four six-month placements of your choice, working across areas such as:

• Controlling
• Accounting
• Planning & Reporting
• Economic Evaluation
• Investor Relations
• …and many more

You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities from the start and gain the insights and skills to shape your career as a finance professional.

Job requirements and experience

We’re looking for graduates who want to make an impact in Finance and are motivated to grow within a global business. You’ll bring:

• An above-average degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Statistics, or a related subject (ideally with a focus on Finance, Accounting, or Controlling)
• Strong analytical skills and resilience
• Motivation to take on new challenges independently and in teams
• A collaborative and curious mindset with a drive to find new solutions
• Knowledge of IFRS/IAS and HGB (desirable)

You may also have the opportunity to start a Finance/Accounting Qualification during the programme, depending on business needs.

From here, you’ll have a community of support

At RWE, we have the energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths, and experiences you bring.

Our graduate programs have been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, with the support you need to succeed. You’ll be assigned a graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business.

We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll meet senior managers and board members. We are committed to developing our Early Careers cohort, encouraging their passion to grow, and helping to develop their skills with their future careers in mind. Our development journey is anchored around a strengths-based program designed specifically for graduates, giving you the chance to shape your own development and experience deeply personalized learning in immersive environments. All this is further complemented by instructor-led training.

And after the program? The only way is up! Most of our graduates continue their careers with us long after their programs have finished. The skills you gain will provide the perfect springboard for your future career.

At RWE, we’ll do everything we can to support you in fulfilling your potential. Our benefits include:

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension and discounted employee share scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days
• Two paid annual volunteer days for a charity or initiative of your choice
• International rotations with financial support for relocation
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity support
• Free on-site healthcare and access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support for work, health, or life matters
• Access to modern offices, state-of-the-art IT and diverse employee networks

Apply before 13th October 2025 with just a few clicks: 90945

Please upload your resume and cover letter in English as one document. Should you progress through the interview process, you will be asked to share a copy of your transcript.

Find out more on rwe.com/graduates

Any further questions? Reach out to the Global Early Careers Team ([e-mail]).

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

About us

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team’s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.