#AGGP 2027 - Graduate - Finance

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus is seeking graduates for its Global Graduate Programme in Finance. This three-year development journey offers six placements across finance, including cost accounting, planning and reporting, and investor relations, with a focus on leadership development from day one.

You will study towards CIMA and rotate between UK sites and international locations, gaining a broad understanding of Airbus’ finance function and business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year management accounting related work experience; related internships/placements acceptable.
• Strong ambition and commitment for a career in Finance.
• Willingness to relocate/work across Airbus European sites every 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Finance related tasks across rotations in a multi-site programme.
• Support to management accounting processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Strong communication in English

International mobility

Education

2:1 degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description: AGGP2027 – Finance Graduate Start date: September 2027 Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future. When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, three-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position. During the three years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops. Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry. Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus. Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

What you will be doing

When you join the Airbus Global Graduate Programme in Finance, the 3 year development scheme will give you responsibility early on, to influence and guide decision making throughout the company, with the aim of becoming our leaders of the future. The scheme consist of six placements, to guide your growth into the role within the finance function and can expect to be involved in the following:

• Rotate between different placements throughout our global business, gaining experiences as a business partner and in technical financial roles;
• Develop your professional skills, build your networks locally and internationally, and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus;
• Study towards CIMA, in order to become a fully qualified Chartered Management Accountant by the end of the graduate scheme;
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive working environment which also offers opportunities to get involved in a variety of projects across the business to drive your personal development and make a difference;

Your development journey will include a mixture of both UK and transnational placements. The transnational experience will start from your second year. Below is an example of the structure of the scheme:

• Year 1 - Cost Accounting (Filton, Bristol) / Planning & Reporting Controlling (Broughton, Chester)
• Year 2 – Investor Relations (Toulouse) / A350 Programme Controlling (Filton, Bristol)
• Year 3 – Customer Services Controlling (Toulouse) / A320 Production Controlling (Broughton, Chester)

At the end of the three year development programme you will have undertaken the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional qualification, covered a variety of Financial Controlling and Accounting roles, allowing you to obtain a wide breadth of knowledge and an understanding of how a multinational, corporate organisation works. You will also have experienced working within a number of transnational teams, giving you exposure to different ways of working and an appreciation of different cultures.

The Finance Graduate Scheme has been operating for over 20 years, with many management roles filled by former graduates. You will join a team of several like minded Finance graduates at different stages of their careers and development journey.

What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have:

• A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in an appropriate degree and a desire to gain a CIMA membership status;
• Demonstrate a strong ambition and commitment for a career in Finance;
• Minimum of 1 year management accounting related work experience required (ie. finance within industry or controlling internships/ placements);
• Internationally mobile (with home site within UK) - ability to move between Airbus’ European sites every 6 months throughout the 3 year graduate programme (Visa support provided);
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English);
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation;
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.

We love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. Take the time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application (both CV and cover letter mandatory) that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. You must also have (or will have) the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for.

Online application → Online Task Based Assessment → Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) → Virtual Assessment Centre → Offer! NB: Applications will close on 24th September 2026.

A CV and cover letter are mandatory for application and need to be in English. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Support to Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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