Graduate 2027: Finance and Strategy

Are you eager to shape the financial future of an AI-native energy company by blending strategic analysis, precise accounting, and data-driven insights? Join our Graduate Program – a cornerstone of our ambition to lead the energy transition.

Need to have

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a similar field.

• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data.

• Good communication skills in both Norwegian and English.

Nice to have

• Relevant experience from internships, summer jobs, or volunteering.

• Strong analytical mindset.

• Genuine interest in AI and how technology can improve ways of working.

• Curious, positive, and motivated to learn.

• Takes initiative, enjoys working with others, and is comfortable asking questions.

• Structured approach, keen on contributing to process improvements.

About the job

This is not just a graduate program; it's the start of your journey to help redefine a major industrial company. As a graduate in Finance, Strategy & Partner Operated (FSP) in our 2027 Graduate Program, you will be at the forefront of Aker BP's ambition to become the world's first AI-native E&P company. Through a series of rotations, you will develop the skills to handle complex financial problems and contribute to our goal of a 3x productivity improvement by optimizing financial processes and strategic decision-making.

• Budgeting & Forecasting
  Support robust budget processes and ensure updated forecasts, understanding cost drivers and challenging assumptions.

• Month-end closing
  Contribute to critical month-end closing activities, including accruals and Cash Call input for joint ventures.

• Financial analysis & Reporting
  Engage in financial analysis and reporting, tracking performance against targets and budgets.

• Process optimization
  Drive continuous improvement by identifying ways to simplify and standardize financial models and processes.

• AI & Digital innovation
  Explore and leverage AI tools to enhance analysis, improve efficiency, and elevate the quality of financial reporting.

A journey through Finance, Strategy & Partner Operated

This isn't a narrow specialization. You'll gain a holistic view by rotating through the core disciplines that drive our financial operations, from cost management to corporate reporting and strategic analysis.

• Business finance & Cost management
  Understand cost drivers and contribute to effective cost control and performance management.

• Financial analysis & Decision support
  Engage in financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decisions across the organization.

• Financial accounting & Reporting
  Gain hands-on experience with IFRS, Joint Venture accounting, and corporate reporting processes.

• Partner operated assets & Strategy
  Deepen your understanding of financial operations within our partner-operated assets and strategic planning.

• AI & Digitalization in Finance
  Collaborate with digital teams to implement AI solutions and innovate financial workflows.

What we offer

• Professional development
  We are committed to providing graduates with varied experience and enhancing your expertise, helping you build a strong CV for the future.

• Competitive compensation
  We offer a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn bonuses, a share savings programme, and a solid pension scheme.

• Work-life balance
  We value good health and work-life balance, offering good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility in working hours and location to support your graduate journey.

• Employee well-being
  We ensure you get support from our company health service and insurance programmes should anything happen.

• Diverse & Inclusive environment
  We are convinced diversity is important for success, and everyone should feel involved, included, and respected. Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.

• Young professional network
  Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors to support your career growth and integration.

Our culture and vision

• SAFER values
  Our foundation is built on being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged, and Respectful in everything we do.

• AI-first mindset
  We are an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption and unlocking its transformative power.

• ONETEAM culture
  Cooperation is at our core; working with us means being part of our collaborative 'ONETEAM' culture.

• Safety priority
  We put safety first in all operations and expect the same commitment from every team member.

Locations: Oslo and Stavanger

Application process

Application deadline: 23.08.2026

If you are currently enrolled in a master’s program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript. 

Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP.

Contact information: Recruitment@akerbp.com

Om Aker BP

Our offering

As a graduate at Aker BP, you will have an unique opportunity to launch your career in a highly skilled environment with significant impact. You will join a company at the forefront of digitalisation, actively leveraging AI and new technologies to develop smarter ways of working and shape the future of energy.

Through our structured graduate programme, you will work closely with experienced professionals, take ownership of real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects. We believe AI will transform how we work, make decisions, and create value and we want our graduates to be part of driving this transformation.

We are looking for curious, motivated, and eager-to-learn individuals who want to challenge established ways of working and help shape how people and technology create value together in the future.

Aker BP uses AI-assisted review as part of the recruitment process. AI is used to structure and summarise information – all decisions are made by people. Please ensure that the documentation you submit only contains personal data that is necessary and relevant for assessing your qualifications and for completing the recruitment process. Do not include or share personal data that is not relevant, or that Aker BP does not need to access or process.