Finance Graduate Programme

Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Maths, Statistics.

Whether we’re delivering power to millions, leading the rapid growth of renewable energy worldwide, or trading in new areas across the globe, RWE is at the forefront of the energy industry. But we wouldn’t be there without a world-class Finance team.

Underpinning every part of our business and driving efficiency and innovation across RWE, our Finance functions are set to grow and contribute meaningfully to RWE’s overall strategy – that’s why we want you.

Jan | Finance Graduate

As one of our graduates, you will be able to create your own career path across our locations and gain broad exposure while working alongside expert colleagues and building your knowledge. By the end of the two-year programme, you will have the ideal foundations to grow, develop, and thrive as a finance professional.

About the role

Over the course of two years, you’ll progress through four six-month placements of your own choosing, rotating across the entire RWE Group. Throughout the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to take on responsibilities with real impact, and you’ll be able to gain experience in a wide range of areas including:

  • Controlling
  • Risk Management
  • Accounting
  • Planning & Reporting
  • Investment & Valuation
  • Portfolio Management
  • Investor Relations
  • … and many more

Digital technologies, including AI-enabled tools, are becoming an integral part of how we work at RWE. Throughout the programme, you will have opportunities to use these tools responsibly to enhance productivity, support decision-making, foster innovation and improve ways of working, always in line with RWE policies and responsible use principles.

Job requirements and experience

Are you passionate about the energy industry and looking to make an impact with a dynamic, fast-growing business? Want to gain exposure to many different areas of finance, including highly quantitative work? Then you could be just the kind of person we’re looking for! Some relevant experience is useful, but not essential. What you must have is:

  • A strong degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Business Management/Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a comparable subject area with a focus on Controlling, Finance, or Accounting.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • A collaborative mindset with a curious approach, constantly challenging yourself to find new solutions.
  • Motivation to take on new challenges, whether independently or as part of a team.
  • Enthusiasm and drive to build your skillset and pursue development opportunities within a supportive team.
  • Flexibility and mobility to travel to multiple locations.

From here, you’ll have a community of support

While you’re on our graduate journey, we’re committed to providing you with a range of opportunities to grow and develop your skills. Alongside job rotations and technical training, you’ll be provided with comprehensive behavioural skills training with our expert partner, Cappfinity. This will enable you to harness your strengths from day one and identify new ways to utilise the key Skills That Build Skills.

This will support you to reach your potential and goals, shaping your career path. The behavioural skills training is immersive, including interactive sessions where you can learn from our facilitators and your own peers, and self-led elements to support your application of learning back in your day-to-day role.

Our graduate programmes 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 have access to 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.

Your benefits

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

  • 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 Programme (EAP) with confidential support for work, health, or life matters.
  • Access to modern offices, state-of-the-art IT and diverse employee networks.
  • Flexible benefits, including retail discounts.

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

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.

Please also note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!

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  • Deadline
    October 8th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £40,000 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Swindon (Wiltshire)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Accountancy
  • Analytics/Statistics
  • Business
  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • FinTech/Finance
  • Maths
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