Finance Graduate

Siemens Energy Graduate Business & Finance Programme develops graduates through three rotational placements covering finance, accounting, commercial management and project finance while completing the CIMA qualification.

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”. 

If successful; you will report to the local Financial Controller or Commercial Manager. There will be three, 12-month rotational placements, that are all varied and challenging based across various locations (First year placements will be Newcastle, Manchester or Aberdeen and second/ third year placements could be Newcastle, Manchester, Aberdeen, Hull or Lincoln). 

It is important to stress that you will be required to relocate on a 12 monthly basis however; Siemens Energy will support, guide and provide up to £1000 to assist with each 12-monthly relocation.

How You’ll Make an Impact 

As part of the program you will be fully funded through the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) professional accountancy qualification that is recognised 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

• A degree graded 2.1 or above in a relevant business-related subject (Either completed or on track to complete)

• 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 100% committed to moving between key locations on a 12-monthly basis

• Be willing to travel in order to develop 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 decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation. 

Rewards/Benefits 

• A starting salary of £30,000 

• Pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution 

• 26 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.