Key Takeaways
- 12.5-month Finance Placement in Broughton, starting 16 August 2027.
- Salary of £24,246 per year, with 35 hours per week and hybrid working options.
- Must be an undergraduate who has completed a minimum of 2 years of a Finance, Accounting, or Business degree.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement at Airbus in Broughton, starting on 16 August 2027.
What You Will Be Doing
In Broughton, Airbus manufactures wings for final assembly lines across Europe. The Finance team supports this by preparing budgets, cost reports, and forecasts for each wing type.
As a member of the team, you will be involved in:
- Financial reporting: Preparing reports on actual costs and revenues.
- Updating forecast models.
- Liaising with the Finance community and Business Operations teams.
- Supporting continuous improvement projects for business efficiency and sustainability.
- Labour efficiency and effectivity analysis and reporting.
- Posting monthly accruals and journals.
- Risk and Opportunity reporting.
- Engaging in team-building activities, assisting with Charity Challenge, and helping to organise team events.
During your internship, you will gain insight into how a multinational company operates and how your role connects to the overall company strategy. You will gain experience in financial concepts like reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, and strengthen softer skills such as organisation, leadership, autonomy, proactivity, and teamwork.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- You should be studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent, and must have completed a minimum of 2 years.
- Good understanding of Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs) or MS Office equivalents.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to work autonomously on your own initiative.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Drive to develop yourself and others.
- Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Curiosity to understand the bigger picture.
- Ability to explain accounting concepts to non-finance professionals.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining output quality.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working hours and half-day Fridays.
- Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid working options available.
Security Clearance
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may also be required.
Application Process
Applications close on 25 October 2026.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, but you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time.