Finance & Regulation Graduate

Information Commissioner's Office

. Complete a two-year Finance and Regulation Graduate Programme .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeHuntingdon • United KingdomEntry Level💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial controls, accounting, financial planning, and analysis, while understanding economic regulation within the water industry. Capable of providing insights for investment decisions and contributing to regulatory reform and business planning.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisInvestment AppraisalEconomic RegulationAnalytical SkillsLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ControlsAccountingInvestment EvaluationBusiness PlanningData Analysis

Soft Skills

CuriosityAmbitionProblem SolvingCollaborationFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Water IndustryRegulatory FrameworksCustomer AffordabilityEnvironmental AmbitionInfrastructure Investment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a two-year Finance and Regulation Graduate Programme
Undertake structured placements across Anglian Water
Support decisions balancing customer affordability, environmental ambition and long-term investment
Work on projects influencing billions of pounds of investment in water services
Finance pathway: develop expertise in financial controls and accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, investment appraisal and business planning
Assess financial performance and evaluate investment opportunities
Provide insights supporting key business decisions
Regulation pathway: understand economic regulation of a water company in practice
Connect government policy, regulatory frameworks, business planning and investment delivery
Contribute to regulatory reform and support the business plan for the 2029 Price Review
Build analytical, commercial and leadership skills with support from colleagues and mentors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2:2 degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or a closely related discipline by September 2027
Must have obtained the degree in the last 3 years or be studying towards it and graduate by September 2027 for the 2027 intake
Curiosity, ambition and readiness to learn
Enjoy solving problems and working collaboratively
Interest in securing investment in vital infrastructure upgrades
Passion for the water industry
Flexibility to work across the Huntingdon area, Peterborough and potentially other locations across the region and departments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellbeing package
Private healthcare
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution
Excellent family leave package
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced shared parental leave
Two-year graduate programme with structured placements
Support towards professional qualifications
Funded membership of a relevant professional institution
Development opportunities, experienced colleagues and mentors