Accounting & Finance Industrial Placement

As part of your Industrial Placement you'll work within the Finance function and sit across our sub-teams. It is a great opportunity for an ambitious penultimate year undergraduate who seeks a career in Accounting & Finance to experience the inner workings of a FTSE-100 Finance function.

During your placement you'll gain exposure to, and build, an understanding of data, processes, and outputs across the Accounting & Finance function:

• Be responsible for month-end processes, including posting journals and providing insightful reporting and commentary. Your attention to detail will ensure the accuracy of figures reported in financial accounts.
• Operate and maintain strong controls, using your financial integrity, to support reliable decision-making. Your expertise will help us navigate the financial landscape with confidence.
• Become a trusted partner to advise Finance and non-Finance colleagues within the business. As you increase your financial acumen, your communication and stakeholder engagement skills will soar to new heights!
• Get involved in planning, budgeting, and forecasting to help us achieve our financial goals. Your insights and expertise will help us make informed decisions and be efficient with our financial resources.
• Gain a deep understanding of our finance systems, data structures and National Grid businesses. This will not only develop your commercial awareness but also support effective financial management.

You’ll need to be in your penultimate year at University, on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline. You’ll need to commit to completing a 12-month Industrial Placement that will begin June 2027 and be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your placement as required.

This role is based at National Grid House in Warwick and offers flexible hybrid working where possible. You'll be expected to attend your contractual office location at least three days per week, so you'll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Warwick. Flexibility to travel as required throughout the role and during rotations is also essential.

We are proud to offer a salary of £25,946 for the duration of your Industrial Placement.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Industrial Placement offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and gain insight into what a career with National Grid can offer.

Alongside a tailored development programme, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

• Meaningful, hands-on experience working on real projects that contribute to the future of energy.
• The opportunity to develop valuable professional, technical and leadership skills.
• A dedicated support network, including mentorship, regular feedback and guidance from experienced colleagues.
• 26 days' annual leave (pro-rated where applicable), plus statutory holidays.
• The opportunity to participate in our employee wellbeing programmes and initiatives.

You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree.

Our 12-month Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development. This includes a combination of in-person…