Finance & Regulation Graduate

Pay

£33,000 per annum, permanent role.

Location

Based within the Anglian Water Huntingdon area with occasional visits to Peterborough. Flexibility across the region and departments is essential.

About the role

Join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme to tackle environmental and infrastructure challenges across the East of England. You will work on real projects that influence investment, protect the environment, and deliver long‑term value. The programme offers exposure to strategic decision‑making, complex business challenges and the chance to develop expertise in finance, regulation or broader business leadership.

Your programme

Finance and Regulation Graduate Programme – two‑year structured programme with multiple placements.

• Finance pathway: develop commercial and analytical expertise in financial controls, accounting, planning and analysis, treasury, investment appraisal and business planning.
• Regulation pathway: gain in‑depth understanding of economic regulation, connect government policy, regulatory frameworks, business planning and investment delivery, and contribute to the 2029 Price Review.

Supported by mentors, you will take on meaningful responsibility, expand your professional network and work towards professional qualifications and membership of a relevant institution.

What you will bring

• Curiosity, ambition and a willingness to learn.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Passion for the water industry and securing investment in vital infrastructure.
• Minimum 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences or a closely related discipline, achieved or expected by September 2027.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing package, including private healthcare.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Double‑matched pension scheme with up to 21 % total contribution.
• Enhanced family leave package – maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.

Application timeline

• Closing date: 27 September 2026.
• Site tour: 14 or 15 October 2026 (date to be confirmed).
• Assessment centres (in‑person): Thursday 29 October 2026.