Graduate Financial Program Controls Analyst

Raytheon UK; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday buy/sell

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Gym membership discount

More benefits

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Graduate Financial Program Controls Analyst to join our Finance team at Malvern with an October/November 2026 start. This hybrid role requires on-site attendance 3 days per week, located at Malvern, Worcestershire.

You will gain exposure to program controls, financial planning, EACs, EVM, and bid cost development while collaborating with Program Management and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Placement year or relevant finance experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn in a commercial finance environment.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical financial oversight for managed contracts.
• Partner with Program Management and cross-functional leads on program execution.
• Support financial planning, reporting and variance analysis across programs.
• Develop estimates at complete (EAC) and manage earned value management (EVM).
• Support cost estimation, Basis of Estimates, and pricing for bids.
• Assist with gate reviews and audits as required.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-16

Country:United Kingdom

Location:Malvern, Worcestershire

Position Role Type:Hybrid

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon UK is seeking a Graduate Financial Program Controls Analyst to join our Finance team at our Malvern site with an October/November 2026 start. This is a hybrid role with onsite attendance 3 days per week.

What You Will Do:

• Provide critical financial oversight and guidance for the contracts they maintain
• Partner with Program Management and cross functional leads to support program execution
• Support of all programs’ financial aspects including financial planning (LRP, AOP, working Capital, Monthly Financial Performance Reporting, variance Analysis, Data Review and Reporting and NBI)
• Program controls such as developing estimates at complete (EACs) and execution of EVM
• Support the development of manpower, material and other direct costs associated for Bids & Proposals using estimating and pricing tools ensuring TINA compliance where applicable
• Provide estimating support for the development of Basis of Estimates to include validating and analysing actuals, ensuring consistency within task descriptions, and confirming estimating approach is sound
• Support gate reviews and audits as required

What you will learn: This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of financial and program controls within a leading aerospace and defence organisation. Alongside experienced finance professionals and partnering with Program Management and wider business functions, you will develop your commercial awareness, analytical skills and understanding of how financial information supports successful program delivery. You will also have opportunities to develop your knowledge of industry systems, processes and tools, including SAP, Power BI and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications and Skills You Must have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Relevant work experience (such as a placement year) within a finance related role
• A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial finance environment
• Resilience and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced, growing organisation
• Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, inquisitive, and eager to take ownership
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process adherence
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Able to obtain and maintain the relevant UK SC clearance required for the role

Qualifications and Skills We Would Prefer:

• Strong customer focus
• Exposure to SAP, Power BI, or similar business systems

What we Offer:

• competitive salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• option to buy and sell holidays
• employee discounts
• a fantastic pension scheme
• discounted gym membership
• much, much more

Why Join Us? Joining Raytheon UK means becoming part of a highly skilled and collaborative team working on programs that make a real difference. As a graduate, you will be supported by experienced colleagues and given the opportunity to build your knowledge, take ownership and develop your career within Finance and Program Management. At RTX, we value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to work that has a meaningful purpose.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.