Aerospace Finance Placement — 12 Months, Wolverhampton

Safran UK; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave plus bank public

Flexible benefits programme

Training, development and career

progression opportunities

Job summary

Safran UK in Wolverhampton offers a 12-month Finance Industrial Placement starting July 2027. You will join a Finance team supporting reporting, management accounting, financial control, auditing and business performance analysis on real projects.

Supported by experienced mentors, you will build commercial awareness and practical finance skills while collaborating with Programme, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams across the global manufacturing organisation.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree in Finance, Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial control activities, including journal preparation and spreadsheet validation.
• Support the preparation of monthly management and financial accounts.
• Take ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and support financial reporting activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including the preparation of supporting documentation.
• Work with Programme, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams on business initiatives and financial modelling activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Assist with Finance projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business and wider Finance community.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 degree in Finance/Accounting/Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Safran UK in Wolverhampton offers a 12-month Finance Industrial Placement starting July 2027. You will join a Finance team supporting reporting, management accounting, financial control, auditing and business performance analysis on real projects.

Supported by experienced mentors, you will build commercial awareness and practical finance skills while collaborating with Programme, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams across the global manufacturing organisation.