Shape the future of Britain's railways while building a world-class finance career.
Our 2-year Finance Graduate Scheme gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of finance placements within one of the UK's most vital organisations. You'll develop a deep understanding of how finance drives decision-making across a complex national business while gaining exposure to a variety of finance functions.
As well as working towards your Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, you'll undertake rotational placements across the business, gaining real-world experience and building the skills needed for a successful finance career.
If making an impact matters to you. You matter to us.
What you’ll be doing
Take the opportunity to develop your financial, commercial and analytical skills while gaining exposure across regional finance teams, Train Operating Companies, Shared Services and Group Finance
You'll contribute to business-critical activities while developing the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in finance. During your placements, you could be:
- Preparing financial reports, forecasts and management information
- Supporting budgeting, planning and business performance activities
- Analysing financial data and providing insights to support decision-making
You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, gaining exposure to high-profile projects and learning how finance helps shape decisions across a complex national organisation.
Who you are matters
You'll need a minimum 2:1 degree in any subject and be committed to developing a career in finance.
We look for curious self-starters with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in finance and data. You should be motivated to learn, confident working with information and keen to develop your commercial understanding. Other qualities we're looking for include:
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Good teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Personal resilience, adaptability and a willingness to learn
What you’ll get out of it
Over 2-years, you'll complete a series of development programmes to help you understand the wider rail industry whilst building your technical and commercial finance expertise. You'll also gain a fully funded Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, supporting your journey towards ACMA and CGMA status. There are pay uplifts at different stages of the scheme which are based on your performance and exam performance. Previous graduates have progressed into Finance Business Partner and other specialist finance roles across the organisation.
Salary: £32,000 (plus a £2,000 welcome bonus).
Locations: Derby, Manchester, Glasgow, London, Swindon
Start date: September 2027
Programme duration: 2-years
Minimum degree requirements: 2:1 degree in any subject
