Finance Graduate

Finance Graduate

Start date: 21st September 2026

Location: {Filton / Broughton}

Duration: 3 years & 3 months

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

When you join the Airbus Global Graduate Programme in Finance, the 3 year development scheme will give you responsibility early on, to influence and guide decision making throughout the company, with the aim of becoming our leaders of the future.

The graduate programme within Finance UK at Airbus will provide you with a fantastic start to your career. The programme will see you rotate between different placements throughout our global business, gaining experiences as a business partner and in technical financial roles at one of the largest aerospace companies in the world. The mixture of roles and locations gives a global and holistic view of the whole organisation and provides invaluable experiences, whilst studying for your CIMA accountancy exams. You will witness the aircraft being built, offer advice to the business regarding finances and be involved in strategic decisions.

Personal development is really important to us. We accelerate your development through our Airbus Global Graduate Experience. During the 3 year programme you will develop your professional skills, build your networks locally and internationally, and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus. You are part of a global community, so we bring you together once a year for a global graduate conference where you meet your peers, hear from our leaders and learn from the best.

In order to strengthen your technical skills, you will also study towards CIMA, to gain a qualification in Management Accounting by the end of the graduate scheme. You will be strongly supported by the extensive graduate network as well as senior managers and mentors, who will be able to provide you with advice on your personal development and long term career aspirations.

We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment, and offer opportunities to get involved in a variety of non-financial driven projects. There are many extra-curricular activities you can get involved in to become integrated into the Airbus family such as social committees, Gen-A social group, charity events, sports teams and also involvement in projects which promote Diversity and Inclusion. You’ll also be part of a large graduate network which will give you an understanding of different aspects of the business, guidance on your career and excellent social opportunities.

By the end of the programme, our aim is that you are ready to progress, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in Finance and leadership, you will know about the multinational Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great. Above all you will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world. We rely on the Finance graduates as being key to our long term succession planning for the future. We continue to support you on your personal development journey after the scheme to reach your full potential throughout your Airbus career.

If you are ready to join and be part of this journey please apply below.

What you will be doing:

You’ll be on a three year scheme consisting of six month placements. The placements are structured to give you the tailored experience required to gain CIMA membership status, building from fundamental finance in the first year to complex finance roles by your third year. During your first year, you will have roles based in the UK and from your second year onwards, you will gain experience transnationally (i.e. Toulouse and/or Hamburg) and the UK.

Below is an example of the structure of the Finance graduate programme:

Year 1 - Cost Accounting (Filton, Bristol) / Facilities Management Controlling (Broughton)

Year 2 – Accounts Consolidation (Toulouse) / Widebody Programme Controlling (Filton, Bristol)

Year 3 – Customer Services Controlling (Toulouse) / Quality Controlling (Broughton)

What you’ll gain:

You will undertake the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional qualification. You will be supported financially as well as given sufficient study leave. Airbus is an accredited CIMA training programme provider as well as offering focused ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Throughout your programme you will undertake a wide range of Finance, Operational and Leadership training which will support your personal development journey and put you on the path to become the future leaders of Airbus.

During your placements, you will cover a variety of Financial Controlling and Accounting areas allowing you to obtain a wide breadth of knowledge and an understanding of how a multinational, corporate organisation works. This will be alongside gaining visibility of a wide range of central finance functions e.g. Investor Relations, Sales Controlling Analysis.

Throughout your roles you’ll be working within a transnational team, giving you exposure to different ways of working and an appreciation of different cultures.

What we look for:

You are a perfect fit for our graduate scheme if you are an enthusiastic self-starter, curious and motivated to identify and implement change. Demonstrating creativity, integrity and customer focus will be fundamental to your success at Airbus, as will a desire to drive your own career forward.

We require candidates who are:

• Educated to either degree level (2:1 or above) or equivalent in one of the below and wanting to gain a CIMA membership status;
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Other subjects would be considered with evidence of relevant experience or strong interest in finance.
• Internationally Mobile with home site within UK - ability to move between Airbus’ European sites maximum once every 6 months throughout the 3 year graduate programme (Visa support provided)
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

What is the recruitment process…

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 30th September (don’t delay, apply today as some roles may close early due to applications received).

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.