Finance Graduate

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Basildon is seeking Finance Graduates to join their 12-month Graduate Programmes. The role offers a £34,000 starting salary, professional development, and opportunities for future leadership. Candidates should possess a minimum 2:2 degree and demonstrate a passion for Finance. This role supports hybrid working, allowing team integration and maximising learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexi-days up to 12 per year

Pension scheme with 15% employer contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible benefits spending up to £500 annually

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree in Finance or related field is needed.
• Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude and determination.
• Drive and passion for Finance and desire to become a leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Finance functions through placements.
• Contribute to financial performance and company governance.
• Gain professional qualifications for accountancy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Positive attitude

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Team collaboration

Education

2:2 Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one? At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development. Our 12 month Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts. On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria. We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

As a Finance Graduate, you will

• Develop a detailed understanding of the various Finance functions across the business, through rotational placements in the specialised functional areas.
• Contribute to the financial performance and governance of the company policies.
• Gain professional qualifications to become a qualified accountant.

What You’ll Bring

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree, such as MSc or PhD.
• Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude and determination to support the various teams in achieving outputs.
• A drive and passion in Finance with a desire to grow into a future leader.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organisation across the IPT with multiple priorities.
• Personable and able to obtain updates from busy teams by required deadlines.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision, once task allocation is provided.
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power‑point, Project.
• Attention to detail to ensure an accurate record of events is captured at critical events.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

• Time to recharge – Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your future – Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters – Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding performance – All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success – Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB - Basildon

Additional Locations

GB - Edinburgh, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid