Finance Analyst - 12 Month Placement

Lockheed Martin; Havant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst placement student for a 12-month program. This role offers hands-on experience in managing the financial health of prominent projects, real-world financial analysis, and opportunities to work closely with industry professionals. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in related fields such as business or finance, and will benefit from a supportive learning environment with many benefits and potential career progression.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Employee discounts for top high street shops

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience with financial analysis and reporting tools may be beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project financials to identify trends and improvements.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and budget planning.
• Manage project costs and create realistic budgets.
• Support financial oversight of subcontractor activities.
• Utilize spreadsheet techniques for complex analyses.

Skills

General knowledge of business and financial matters

Analytical ability

Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

Ability to work well in a team

Creative thinking for innovative solutions

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or Economics

Job description

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 023 92 458 000.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• General knowledge of business and financial matters
• Analytical ability
• Computer skills, in particular with Microsoft packages such as Excel
• Ability to work very well with a team
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions on business matters.
• Candidates working towards a degree in the fields of Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics or related areas.

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

About the Role

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Finance Analyst team at Lockheed Martin as a 12 month placement student and gain invaluable experience working with global projects at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.

As a Finance Analyst placement student, you'll be part of a dynamic team managing the financial health of high-profile Lockheed Martin projects. This is your opportunity to dive deep into real-world financial analysis, work with industry professionals, and gain insight into the financial operations of a major international corporation. Whether you're a finance, economics, or business student, this role will provide the perfect platform to grow your skills and build your career.

What You'll Do:

• Analyse Project Performance: You'll work with the team to assess and track project financials, identifying key trends and providing insights for improvements.
• Forecast and Plan: Help develop financial forecasts and support budget planning for major projects.
• Cost Control and Budgeting: Gain hands-on experience managing project costs and creating accurate, realistic budgets.
• Subcontract Financial Management: Be involved in the financial oversight of subcontractor activities, gaining exposure to external financial relationships.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use advanced spreadsheet techniques and financial systems to assist in complex financial analyses.
• Leadership Opportunities: As you progress, you'll have the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, helping manage the financial oversight of contracts and projects.
• Special Projects: Get involved in special finance-related projects that will develop your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a professional setting.

Why This Placement is Perfect for You:

• Real-World Impact: Contribute directly to global projects and gain a deep understanding of financial operations within a world-leading aerospace and defense company.
• Learning and Development: Receive hands-on training, mentorship from senior financial analysts, and exposure to cutting-edge financial tools and methodologies.
• Career Progression: Build professional relationships that could lead to future opportunities, whether that's with Lockheed Martin or in the wider industry.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions will make a difference.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive workplace with opportunities for both professional and personal development.

At Lockheed Martin UK, our Early Careers roles provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and innovation while advancing your own career. As a proud Gold Member of The 5% Club, an exclusive group of UK employers dedicated to investing in apprentices and graduates and named in The JobCrowd's top companies for graduates and apprentices in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management, we're renowned for our commitment to developing emerging talent.

Whether your passion lies in engineering, cyber security, project management, or business operations, you'll be working on groundbreaking projects that have a real-world impact. Supported by mentorship from industry experts, continuous development programmes, and a clear path for growth, you'll be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible, helping to create a safer, more connected world.

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What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave