Finance Graduate - Rotational Graduate Programme 2026

Boeing; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Bristol is seeking graduates for a Finance Graduate Scheme starting in September 2026. Successful candidates will engage in a two-year program involving diverse placements across key finance disciplines and locations, receiving mentorship and valuable professional experience. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Mentorship from industry leaders

Opportunities for professional qualification

Networking with professionals

Qualifications

• Right to work in UK - we do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Qualified to degree level in Accounting & Finance or similar.
• Confidence in presenting and hosting meetings.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all areas of the Finance functions.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Work directly with a mentor in your field.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Data manipulation and analytics skills

Confidence to present

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Starting in September 2026, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.

The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Finance roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Career Starter Team.

The successful candidate will perform a number of roles during their time on the scheme interacting with all areas of the Finance functions of the company.

Rotations

Rotations may involve working on any of the following areas:

Accounting

This team manage the financial compliance and statutory reporting for 18 Boeing legal entities across the UK and Ireland working closely with our colleagues in other finance disciplines. Tasks in this team will include:

• Internal & external audits support
• Month-end activities including journal preparation
• Posting and control and assisting on group reporting requirements
• Reconciliation preparation and improvement
• Issues management and metrics reporting

Commercial

This team manage our contractual relationships with our customers from initial requests for tender through contract negotiations, estimating and pricing to contract award and any ongoing customer and contract management through the contract lifecycle. Tasks in this team will include:

• Creation and execution of Proposal Plan of Action to ensure bid and proposal activity is performed in accordance with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) required governance process.
• Negotiation of contract terms & conditions
• Being the point of contact for our customers

Financial Operations (Fin Ops)

This team manage the financial performance reporting of our contracts, estimating and forecasting costs to complete on our long-term contracts, managing risks and opportunities with program managers and other disciplines. Tasks in this team will include:

• Supporting control account managers across Boeing.
• Liaising with Project Managers and wider teams to capture forecast inputs to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) monthly forecast process for assigned contracts.
• Provision of reporting to PMs / FP&A to explain variances against prior forecast and plan for assigned contacts.
• Collation of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) inputs to determine expected profitability of assigned contracts upon completion

Financial Planning & Analysis

The FP&A team manage the consolidated reporting and forecasting of Orders, Revenue, Earnings and Cash for our programs on a monthly, quarterly, annual and for our 5 year Long Range Business Plan. This team also manage our overhead costs to ensure affordability for our contracts. Task in this team will include:

• Consolidation of forecast inputs from Financial Operations on a monthly basis to facilitate creation of group reporting information.
• Collation of variance analysis for assigned business areas, partnering with the Financial Operations teams to ensure explanations are cohesive for group reporting.
• Partnering with Business Development / Strategy and PMs during the annual Long Range
• Business Plan (LRBP) process to ensure financial objectives are consistent with the wider Business strategy.
• Monthly tracking and reporting of overhead costs to wider basis to ensure affordability on our contracts and provide insight to take steps where necessary to address deviations from forecast.

Graduate scheme opportunities

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products and systems up close
• Direct interaction with our company leaders
• Build a lasting professional network
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Boeing
• Experience multiple Boeing locations around the UK
• Work towards attaining professional qualification
• Explore a function outside of Finance

Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Qualified to degree level in Accounting & Finance or similar. No Minimum degree grade or GPA score required.
• Confidence or willingness to present and host meetings
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levels.
• Forward thinking mindset and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail and high focus on quality outputs
• Inclusive and enthusiastic
• Data manipulation and analytics skills, high competency in MS Excel

Important notes

• The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
• We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Find your future with us.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2025

Additional information

• Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
• Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.
• Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds.
• We have teams in more than 65 countries, and we are committed to being inclusive and diverse. We welcome candidates with disabilities and provide accommodations during the recruitment process as needed.