Stantec
Finance Graduate - Reading - 2027

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The Opportunity
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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
The Role
We are looking for a Finance Graduate to be based in our Reading office, joining our 2027 Graduate Programme (Autumn 2027 start).
As a Finance Graduate, you will form part of a dynamic and sociable regional team. The 3-year Finance graduate programme offers a unique blend of rotational experience and specialisation to build your experience to gain the ACCA or CIMA qualification.
During the initial two years, you will gain exposure to diverse areas within finance, including Financial Accounting, Commercial Finance, Project Accounting, Tax, Accounts Payable, and Credit Control. In the final year, you'll specialise in one of the rotational areas tailored to your interests and our business needs.
Please note, that some rotations will require travel between the Reading and Warrington offices. This travel will be reimbursed and is essential to provide you with hands-on learning opportunities and direct interaction with team members.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, we’d love to receive your application if you are:
- A Collaborator: You’ll love to work effectively with lots of different people at different levels, all inputting their part towards a shared goal.
- A Planner: Organising and managing your own activities, dealing effectively with multiple priorities with a structured approach.
- An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
- A Multi-Tasker: Thinking about more than one task at a time, while still having an eye for detail.
- A Problem-Solver: You’ll love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
- A Striver: Exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You’ll be motivated and proactive in your tasks, having the desire to make a real difference.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
What We Can Offer You
- A competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
- Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
- Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership, including funding
- A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.


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Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
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