Finance Graduate - Rotational Graduate Programme 2026

The Boeing Company; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is offering a graduate scheme starting in September 2026. Successful candidates will undergo four six-month placements in various finance areas, collaborating on real work projects and gaining valuable experience. Suitable applicants should hold a degree in Accounting & Finance and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role emphasizes professional growth and interaction with colleagues across multiple teams.

Benefits

Mentorship from industry professionals

Opportunities for networking

Experiential learning across locations

Qualifications

• Right to work in UK - we do not sponsor employment visas.
• Qualified to degree level in Accounting & Finance or similar with no minimum grade required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse finance functions across different roles.
• Interact with all areas of finance within Boeing.
• Support control account managers across Boeing.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Data manipulation and analytics

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

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 manages 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 manages 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 manages 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 contracts
• Collation of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) inputs to determine expected profitability of assigned contracts upon completion

Financial Planning & Analysis

The FP&A team manages the consolidated reporting and forecasting of Orders, Revenue, Earnings and Cash for our programs on a monthly, quarterly, annual and 5-year Long Range Business Plan. This team also manages our overhead costs to ensure affordability for our contracts. Tasks 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 provide insight and address deviations from forecast

Graduate scheme experiences

• 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 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

Additional 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

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 including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include accessibility in interview locations and flexible formats.