Finance Filton Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + BH

Salary: £24,246

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers a Finance Internship in Filton, Bristol, for undergraduates with at least two years of study in Finance or Accounting. The role provides hands-on financial reporting, forecasting, and cross‑border improvement work within a large aerospace group.

You will gain experience in budgeting, cost analysis and stakeholder engagement, with flexi-time and a Friday half-day to support work-life balance. The placement could lead to longer-term opportunities within Airbus.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent (must have completed a minimum of 2 years)
• Good understanding of Google Suite and its applications
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to work autonomously on own initiative
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Drive to develop yourself and others
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
• Curious to understand why and the bigger picture
• Ability to explain accounting concepts to Non Finance
• Ability to work in accordance with tight deadlines and maintain quality of output

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Preparing reports to analyze actual costs incurred each month.
• Forecasting: Updating forecast models and liaising with the Finance community and the Business Operations team.
• Supporting transnational teams across Europe in continuous improvement projects to make the business more efficient.
• Cost scenarios and hourly rate reporting.
• Team engagement: Participating in team-building activities and helping to organize team events.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-development

Analytical thinking

Big-picture understanding

Accounting concepts

Education

Finance/Accounting degree with 2+ years completed

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Slides

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027
Location: Filton, Bristol
Duration: 12.5 months
Applications close on 25 October 2026!

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits

• Salary: £24,246
• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

About us

Airbus is a forward thinking, high-flying and dynamic business, paving the way for the future of the aerospace industry. We are a driving force for innovation, working towards achieving a sustainable future. When you join the Airbus Finance Internship Scheme we recognise the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised. The Internship scheme within Finance at Airbus will provide you with a fantastic start to your career. The internship will give you the opportunity to gain hands‑on financial experience within a manufacturing industry as well as develop professional behavioural skills such as leadership, organisational, presentation and communication skills. You will also be given an insight into working in a challenging, fast‑paced environment with real responsibilities. As an intern you are treated as a full employee and given as much support as you may need to ensure that the transition from university to working life is smooth. At Airbus there is a solid mix of youth and experience, with a large number of interns, graduates and apprentices on‑site as well as well‑experienced professionals to help guide your career from both a technical and behavioural perspective, to ensure you develop as fully as possible during your time with us and maximise your potential. You are able to build a wide network made up of people with a range of experience levels and who work in all different areas of the business. There is the opportunity to get involved in activities outside of your role such as organising charity events, Generation Airbus and local team social events, showing the local community around the site and leading your own projects. Airbus encourages a healthy work life balance through flexi‑time and a Friday half‑day, ensuring positive wellbeing. There is also the potential to be fast‑tracked onto the Finance Graduate Scheme, dependent on strong, exceptional internship performance. This will give you the chance to join the Airbus family long term, living and working around Europe in numerous placements whilst studying for your Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

What you will be doing

In Filton, Bristol, Airbus is responsible for the engineering design and test of wings and landing gears, as well as home to some of our support functions such as Procurement, Finance, and HR. As a member of the team in Filton, you are able to see wings being designed and parts being tested for manufacture. From design to flight this is an amazing story to be part of! The Engineering Financial Controlling team in Filton is responsible for the financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting of the Engineering function.

You will have a front‑row seat to the amazing journey of a wing, from initial design to flight. As a valued member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Financial reporting: Preparing reports to analyze actual costs incurred each month.
• Forecasting: Updating forecast models and honing your stakeholder management skills by liaising with the Finance community and the Business Operations team.
• Supporting transnational teams across Europe in continuous improvement projects to make the business more efficient.
• Cost scenarios and hourly rate reporting.
• Team engagement: Participating in team-building activities and helping to organize team events.

During your internship, you will gain insight into how a large multinational company operates and how your role connects to the overall company strategy. You'll gain excellent working experience with financial concepts like reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. This role will also quickly strengthen your soft skills and personal development in areas such as organizational skills, leadership, autonomy, proactivity, and teamwork. Airbus will challenge you to help you realize your full potential and grow significantly over the internship.

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent (must have completed a minimum of 2 years)
• Good understanding of Google Suite and its applications, i.e. Sheets, Slides, Docs, or their MS Office equivalents
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to work autonomously on own initiative
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Drive to develop yourself and others
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
• Curious to understand why and the bigger picture
• Ability to explain accounting concepts to Non Finance
• Ability to work in accordance with tight deadlines and maintain quality of output

SECURITY CLEARANCE

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Controlling

Consent and Equal Opportunities

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].

Additional Information

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. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey. Learn more