Graduate - Finance

Balfour Beatty plc; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Permanent contract

Progression opportunities

Early Careers events

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is inviting graduates to join our 2027 Early Careers programme as a Graduate - Finance, based at the Maxim Office. From day one you’ll take on real responsibility, gain hands-on experience and work with experienced colleagues who will support your growth.

You’ll develop technical and professional skills in financial planning, analysis and reporting while building a commercial mindset to support project delivery and business growth across our UK infrastructure portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance with a minimum 2:1 honours.
• Finance graduates with genuine interest in the industry are eligible.
• Must have or be working toward a 2:1 honours degree by start date.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, analysis and reporting across the business.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
• Analyze project costs, revenues and profitability to provide insights.
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Curious

Proactive

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Education

Finance degree

2:1 honours degree

Job description

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Graduate - Finance, you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands‑on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry‑recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you’ll join one of our Enabling Functions teams as a Graduate - Finance, based in Balfour Beatty Maxim Office.

Please note that this role may require travel to various locations, which means you may occasionally need to work and stay away from home. Flexibility is essential, as assignments can vary based on project needs. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy. Before joining Balfour Beatty, you must hold a full UK driver's license.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate - Finance, you'll play an important role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across the business. Working alongside experienced finance professionals and operational teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in finance.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, helping project and business teams understand performance, manage costs, and make informed decisions. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll develop a strong commercial mindset and build a detailed understanding of how financial performance supports successful project delivery and business growth.

You’ll Support With

• Contributing to financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management activities
• Analysing project costs, revenues, profitability, and financial trends to provide meaningful business insights
• Partnering with project teams and operational stakeholders to monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end processes, including reconciliations, financial reviews, and reporting requirements

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Finance and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:1 honours degree by the time you start.

We’d Love To Receive Your Application If You

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

Why work for us as a Graduate

• Work on high‑profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long‑term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi‑annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.

About Us

Our Enabling Functions teams provide the specialist expertise that supports every part of Balfour Beatty's business. They play a vital role in helping projects run efficiently, safely and successfully.

These teams include Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Communications, Legal, Health, Safety and Environment, and Sustainability.

By driving continuous improvement, supporting strategic decision‑making and delivering essential business services, they help us achieve our Build to Last strategy and support long‑term success across the organisation.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you need any adjustments, please let us know at any stage of the process.