At EDF UK success is personal.
We don't define it, you do.
Join our Finance Industrial Placement and you'll achieve your career goals in the way you want to.
All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone's lives.
It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling." Priyanka, Industrial Placement What does this Finance opportunity offer you?
We're recruiting for students to join us on our Finance Programme here at EDF.
You'll work alongside Financial Control Analysts and support the Financial Control Managers.
As part of the financial control team, you'll provide analytical support that enables the Financial Control team to provide challenge, assurance and reporting of financial performance to present a single version of the truth to the leadership team and external stakeholders.
Pay, benefits and culture Alongside a starting salary of £23,250 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We're talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave.
At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different.
Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort.
No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome.
We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background.
We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application.
Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation.
We understand that success means different things to different people.
There's no single definition — it's about individuality.
That's why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that's unique to you.
Because success is personal.
Training, development and support for you: Over this 12-month programme, you'll be involved in some of the below tasks: Assist with the monthly financial reporting cycle for relevant Programmes and Functions, including support to deliver monthly accountability processes and posting of journals.
Support with the delivery and presentation of timely, accurate and relevant management information to enable the effective management of the appropriate Programmes and Functions Facilitate the control of budgets, accruals, recoveries, headcount and investment proposals and reporting Work collaboratively with the planning and reporting team, project controls and other areas of the business to obtain the necessary data and information to support the management information required to deliver the team objectives Undertake and manage ad-hoc projects The skills and experience gained on such a varied industrial placement offers you an introduction to a fast-paced, vital and dynamic area.
This is a fantastic grounding for a future career in Finance, giving you broad exposure to the business and honing your commercial, problem solving and analytical skills.
Head to https://www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about life at EDF.
Your work location This placement will be based at our Bristol office, with some travel to other sites, however, we do offer flexible working from the office and home.
Who you are We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a Finance or Economics field.
You should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities.
A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communication skills are also essential qualities we seek.
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you.
We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you.
We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.
Closing Date We are anticipating significant interest in this role and the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applications so don't delay, apply today!
Success is personal.
It's your journey, powered by us.
Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.