UK Finance - Shell Graduate Programme 2026

Shell; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and mentoring

Formal training opportunities

Professional development

Accreditation support

Be developed as a future leader

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking graduates for their Finance Graduate Programme. As part of this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in financial accounting and reporting tasks while contributing to the transition to net-zero emissions. Ideal candidates are passionate and hold degrees in finance or related fields. The programme offers training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated graduates needed.
• Degrees in finance or related fields required.
• Must be innovative and have great commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Perform key financial accounting and reporting tasks.
• Collaborate on projects to drive progress through innovation.
• Support in delivering world-class performance.

Skills

Passion for finance

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Business performance management

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or Engineering

Finance

Mathematics

Economics

Econometrics

Engineering

Political Science

Job description

Shell Graduate Programme 2026 – Finance

Join us as a Shell graduate and step into a world where you’re empowered and encouraged to make a real difference – starting from day one. Wherever you are in the business, you’ll be contributing to the global transition to more and cleaner energy, where your unique ideas and perspective will be encouraged as we work together towards a net‑zero future.

We’re looking for graduates who share our purpose to power progress. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will equip you with the support you need to forge your own path, and work on real responsibilities and meaningful projects right from the start.

Finance Role

Working as part of Shell’s Finance team will give you an opportunity to perform key financial accounting and reporting tasks that support our core operations. You’ll need to be innovative with great commercial and business acumen to join this team that delivers world‑class performance while driving profit and shaping our overall business portfolio. By spreading business values, you’ll become crucial to how Shell meets the world’s increasing energy demands in a responsible and environmentally friendly fashion.

What We Offer Our Graduates

• Power change: At Shell, you’ll see your ideas come to life and influence change at scale. You’ll get hands‑on experience on projects and tasks that contribute to accelerating our global transition to net‑zero emissions and make a real difference in how we power lives.
• Take on challenges with purpose: You’ll collaborate on cutting‑edge projects, driving progress through innovation. Our teams are working together to deliver more and cleaner energy solutions which respect nature, reduce waste and protect biodiversity.
• Find your place: Through a variety of projects, places and people, you’ll easily find something that interests you, make meaningful connections and continue your growth and learning at Shell. You’ll be supported in crafting your development journey tailored to your individual strengths and needs to help accelerate your growth and shape the future you want in your career.
• Be valued and respected: We promote a learner mindset that encourages ‘learning by doing’ in a supportive environment. You’ll work side‑by‑side with diverse graduates and leaders that encourage curiosity and diversity of thought.
• Be developed as a future leader: We’ve designed the Shell Graduate Programme to provide outstanding experience and training you’ll need to become a future leader of our business.

Professional Development is a critical aspect of a Graduate’s early career development ensuring professional competence is developed to support successful offboarding from the scheme. Throughout the three‑year programme, you will experience training that will enable you to gain the following competencies:

• Accounting & Reporting
• Business Partnering
• Business Performance Management
• Value Management
• Governance & Assurance
• Direct Tax
• Treasury

Training and Development Opportunities

To help you discover and develop your true strengths in finance, you’ll be immersed in our supportive and inclusive working environment and given access to formal training including Introduction to Risk Management, Managing Financial Modelling Risks and Tax Accounting. Shell provides coaching and mentoring to help you discover your true potential within the finance sector.

Accreditation

The company is prepared to invest in you, as a Graduate, to help you build and maintain external qualifications. All Finance Graduates will be expected to study for either the ACCA or CIMA qualification during the three‑year Shell Graduate Programme. Following a structured, broadly‑based course with the discipline of having to pass exams at the end and meeting continuous education requirements will enhance your skills and improve your career prospects both inside and outside Shell.

Qualifications

Shell is in search of passionate and motivated graduates with degrees in subjects such as Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering, or Political Science.

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