Finance Graduate Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Finance
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
Very positive
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I will complete 4, six month rotations in different business units.
Currently in Ground Engineering, where I am doing cashflow analysis and using power query to automate chasing people to complete timesheets, which is very important in recovering these costs from projects.
Currently in Ground Engineering, where I am doing cashflow analysis and using power query to automate chasing people to complete timesheets, which is very important in recovering these costs from projects.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I feel like I am contributing and feel included. I get invited to most GE Finance team meetings.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Excellent experience across multiple different business units within a FTSE250 company is always going to help progress your career.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Most of it is through on the job learning, so your learning everyday.
Also get to complete a professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA), which helps develop your knowledge even further.
Also get to complete a professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA), which helps develop your knowledge even further.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Line manager is very helpful and supportive.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Everyone is very welcoming, kind and understanding.
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because the environment which you work in is very positive and understanding. You also get to learn on the job across different business units, ranging from different SBU's to tax, internal audit or treasury.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Learn about the company values and why you want to work for the company.
