Sizewell C
Sizewell C Finance Industrial Placement
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Finance Industrial Placement
If you are looking to kick start a career in Finance that is rewarding, where you can really make a difference, then come join our Finance Industrial Placement programme. You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects that our country has ever seen, being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.
We’re looking for two ambitious and curious undergraduate students to join our Finance team for a 12-month Industrial Placement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable commercial and financial experience while contributing to one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects. You’ll gain exposure to a range of Finance specialisms, which could include Risk, Audit, Economic Regulation, Investor Relations and Treasury, giving you a broad understanding of how Finance supports major business decisions.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Finance Industrial Placement Student, you will become part of a dynamic finance function supporting a complex, multi-billion-pound project. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, developing practical skills and gaining exposure to a wide range of finance activities.
You will support the team with various activities which could include:
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting processes
- Cost management and expenditure tracking
- Business performance reporting
- Data analysis and financial modelling
- Engagement with our shareholders, government and regulators
- Supporting decision-making through insights and financial information
- Working with stakeholders across the project to understand financial performance and risks
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Over the course of this 12-month programme, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in hands-on learning, working on real-world challenges that directly impact the nuclear new build industry. Most of your learning will be on the job, supported by your mentor and the teams around you. You’ll have a chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree.
What We're Looking For:
Finance at SZC isn’t just about finance the directorate covers a wide remit including our treasury function, Investor Relations, risk and assurance, corporate strategy and Economic Regulation. We're interested in students who are eager to learn, enjoy solving problems, and can work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
To apply, you should:
- Be studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Mathematics or a related discipline
- Have strong analytical and numerical skills
- Be confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Power in Diversity
Sizewell C is a great place to work. Our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Everyone working at Sizewell C, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work. This aligns to our key values:
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Be Your Best - Mastery, learning and standards
- We grow expertise and share knowledge across the programme
- We uphold standards as a collective commitment, not a compliance exercise
- We learn from near misses and mistakes and apply those lessons
- We take quality seriously, even when pace and pressure increase
Be True - Truth, courage and stewardship
- We surface risks early, including those that are difficult to raise
- We name trade offs openly rather than smoothing them over
- We treat bad news as valuable information
- We make decisions based on long term stewardship, not short term convenience
Be Together - Partnership, fairness and share ownership
- We listen in ways that lead to visible change
- We hold accountability fairly and consistently
- We include others early, before decisions are made
- We solve problems collectively across boundaries
Security Vetting
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary of £28,500, you’ll benefit from a market-leading company pension scheme and 28 days’ paid holiday. You’ll gain valuable experience, develop new skills and build a professional network that can support you throughout your career.
Closing Date
Wednesday 28th October 2026
We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number and calibre of candidates. #EarlyCareers
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