Finance Placement: Global Aerospace Finance & Impact

Safran UK; Stafford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

25 days leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Safran UK is offering a 12-month Finance Industrial Placement at its Wolverhampton headquarters. You will join the Finance team to gain hands-on experience across financial reporting, management accounting, financial control and budgeting while contributing to real business projects.

The role provides mentoring and development opportunities within a global aerospace organisation, preparing you for a future career in Finance and offering exposure to cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree in Finance, Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial control activities, including journal preparation and spreadsheet validation.
• Support the preparation of monthly management and financial accounts.
• Take ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and support financial reporting activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including the preparation of supporting documentation.
• Work with Programme, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams on business initiatives and financial modelling activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support decision‑making.
• Assist with Finance projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business and wider Finance community.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

2:1 degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Safran UK is offering a 12-month Finance Industrial Placement at its Wolverhampton headquarters. You will join the Finance team to gain hands-on experience across financial reporting, management accounting, financial control and budgeting while contributing to real business projects.

The role provides mentoring and development opportunities within a global aerospace organisation, preparing you for a future career in Finance and offering exposure to cross-functional collaboration with