Finance Graduate 2027

AWE; Brimpton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

9-day fortnight

Loan (interest-free)

Employee assistance

Occupational health

Pay reviews

Job summary

AWE is offering a two-year Evolve Graduate Programme in Finance with a starting salary of £31,000. The role is based onsite at Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, with some site travel, starting September 2027.

Applicants should have at least a 2:2 in a Finance-related degree and be a British National eligible for security clearance. You will gain real responsibility from day one, working on financial planning, analysis and management accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in a Finance-related degree such as Business and Finance, Finance, Mathematics or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial planning and analysis to support decision making.
• Develop management accounting capability and partner with Finance teams.
• Learn and contribute to finance business partnering and other Finance service areas.
• Support stakeholders with clear financial insight and analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial planning

Data literacy

Education

2:2 in Finance-related degree

Job description

Evolve Graduate Programme

Finance

£31,000 starting salary | Two-year programme | Starts September 2027

Why this role matters

Provide the financial insight, control and challenge that help AWE make informed decisions and deliver its mission responsibly.

Build experience that matters

You will contribute to real work from the start, learn from experienced professionals and build the technical, professional and leadership skills needed for a long-term career.

At a glance

• Salary: £31,000 plus benefits.
• Location: Green Park, Reading, Berkshire - onsite, with occasional site travel
• Programme: Two-year Evolve Graduate Programme.
• Start date: September 2027.
• Entry requirement: Minimum 2:2 in a Finance-related degree such as Business and Finance, Finance, Mathematics or Economics.
• Security: You must be a British National and willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

What opportunities will you have?

• Build experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Develop financial and management accounting capability.
• Work within Finance Business Partnering and other Finance service areas.
• Support decision-making with clear analysis and insight.
• Undertake professional training and develop in an area of interest.

What you will learn

• How Finance supports a complex organisation and major programmes.
• Financial planning, analysis and management accounting.
• Business partnering and stakeholder influence.
• Financial control, compliance and decision support.
• Professional accountancy practice through a funded CIMA or ACCA qualification.

The behaviours and qualities we're looking for

• Curious: You ask questions, seek understanding and explore new ideas.
• Collaborative: You build positive relationships and value different perspectives.
• Analytical: You use evidence to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Growth-oriented: You embrace feedback, learning and continuous development.
• Dependable: You take ownership, act with integrity and follow through on commitments.

What you will get

• £31,000 starting salary.
• 270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• A market leading contributory pension scheme
• A 9-day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.
• A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme and access to employee discounts.
• A welcome payment and the option of an interest‑free £1,000 loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Regular Graduate pay reviews and structured career progression.
• Support from a dedicated line manager, Evolve pathway lead and buddy.