Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it.
We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward.
Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us.
If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
The Graduate Opportunity
As a Finance Graduate, you'll gain broad exposure to the teams and activities that help drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making across Arriva.
Over the course of the programme, you'll complete three rotations across a range of finance disciplines, which may include Tax, Treasury, Accounting & Reporting, and Forecasting & Budgeting. Along the way, you'll develop technical expertise, commercial awareness and a deeper understanding of how finance supports business performance and growth.
You'll have opportunities to contribute to business projects, collaborate with colleagues across different functions and gain insight into the financial and commercial decisions that help drive our organisation forward.
Location: This role can be based at either our Sunderland or London office and operates on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
What We’re Looking For:
We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one.
What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE.
About You:
We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. We're particularly interested in people who:
- Enjoy working with data and numbers
- Are curious about how organisations perform and grow
- Like analysing problems, identifying trends and drawing conclusions
- Want to understand how financial information supports business decisions
- Are motivated to develop towards a professional career in finance
- Enjoy working collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders
- Are interested in balancing commercial objectives with long-term business success
The Graduate Programme
Alongside your role, you'll be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva.
The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you explore different career pathways and build a strong foundation for your future career.
There may be opportunities to work towards a professional finance qualification, such as CIMA, helping you develop the technical, commercial and leadership skills needed for a successful career in finance.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need:
- To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered)
- The right to work in the UK permanently
- Availability to join the programme in September 2027
- Willingness to travel where required as part of the programme
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Early Careers team at [email protected]. We're always happy to help.
The closing date for applications is close of play Friday 27 November 2026. We'd encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience, as we review applications as they are received and may close this opportunity early.
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Skills Required
- On track to achieve or have achieved a degree; a 2:1 is preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered
- Right to work permanently in the UK
- Availability to join the programme in September 2027
- Willingness to travel where required as part of the programme
What We Do
Arriva is a leading passenger transport operator in Europe, delivering approximately 1.5 billion passenger journeys annually. The company operates across 11 European countries, providing a diverse range of services including local buses, inter-urban commuter coaches, and regional and national train services. Arriva is dedicated to connecting people safely, reliably, and sustainably through its extensive public transport network.
