BAE Systems - Undergraduate Finance

BAE Systems; City of Westminster; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace firm is offering an Undergraduate Finance position as part of a one-year placement program. Candidates should be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree. This role provides world-class training, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, aiming to cultivate future leaders in the finance sector. The starting salary is £24,300 pro rata.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

World-class training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• On track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month placement to succeed in the finance community.
• Access world-class training and gain practical experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

BAE Systems - Undergraduate Finance

Salary: £24,300 + benefits

Deadline: Continuous

Start date: June 2026

Job type: Graduate Scheme (graduate job)

Location: London, North West, Scotland, South East, South West, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK (Nationwide)

Sectors: Accounting, Management, Military & Defence, Finance

Job title

Undergraduate Finance

Locations

UK Flexible

Salary

Our starting salary is £24,300 pro rata. Plus a flexible package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What you'll be doing

As an undergraduate on a 12 month placement, we are looking for individuals who have the passion and commitment we need to help us stay ahead. Finance Accelerate is our three-year scheme for high-calibre individuals who want to own their career aspirations, supported by training and practical experience, to help them succeed in becoming a highly skilled member of the finance community at BAE Systems.

What's in it for you?

On a BAE Systems undergraduate programme, you'll launch a career that's truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You'll receive a flexible benefits package, the ability to connect with other undergraduates and mentors. You'll gain practical experience and expert insight you can take with you on the next step of your career journey.

Best of all, you could find yourself with a conditional offer to join our graduate programme. When you join us, you'll be choosing a future enhanced by flexibility, innovation and inclusivity - somewhere your work matters. It's a supportive, collaborative culture where you'll be given every opportunity to build a varied career, and be empowered to achieve your potential.

Join us - pioneer your future today.

Entry requirements

You'll need to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.

Please note: some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

What is the application process?

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you're successful, you'll then complete an online assessment with interactive activities, and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

Our one-year programme will give you the chance to get hands-on industry experience and a deep insight into life at BAE Systems.

Start Date: June 2026

You'll need to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in any subject.

Our starting salary is £24,300 pro rata. Plus a flexible package of benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What you'll be doing: As an undergraduate on a 12 month placement, we are looking for individuals who have the passion and commitment we need to help us stay ahead. Finance Accelerate is our three-year scheme for high-calibre individuals who want to own their career aspirations, supported by training and practical experience, to help them succeed in becoming a highly skilled member of the finance community at BAE Systems.

What's in it for you? On a BAE Systems undergraduate programme, you'll launch a career that's truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You'll receive a flexible benefits package, the ability to connect with other undergraduates and mentors. You'll gain practical experience and expert insight you can take with you on the next step of your career journey.

Best of all, you could find yourself with a conditional offer to join our graduate programme. When you join us, you'll be choosing a future enhanced by flexibility, innovation and inclusivity - somewhere your work matters. It's a supportive, collaborative culture where you'll be given every opportunity to build a varied career, and be empowered to achieve your potential.