Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Finance Placement at Airbus in Stevenage, starting 19 July 2027.
- Earn a salary of £24,500 per year, working 37 hours per week with hybrid options and 25 days holiday.
- Gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, accounting support, reporting, and reconciliation.
- Must be an undergraduate studying Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement role at Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage, starting on 19 July 2027.
About the Finance Team
The Finance team acts as a strategic co-pilot to operational units, responsible for the business's overall financial management and performance. Their scope includes multi-year forecasting, scenario modelling, and comprehensive P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis. They work with operational teams to evaluate cost structures, track performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and support decision-making on aerospace and defence projects.
The function also enforces financial governance, compliance, and process standards. This involves structuring cost accounting, establishing funding schemes, navigating statutory requirements, and managing audit and reporting. Raising financial awareness across non-finance business areas is also a key part of their role.
What You Will Be Doing
As a finance intern, you will support the company's financial operations and gain hands-on experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. Your responsibilities will include:
- Financial Analysis: Reviewing and analyzing financial data to identify operational trends or cost-saving opportunities.
- Accounting Support: Assisting with accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and day-to-day bookkeeping.
- Reporting: Compiling financial data to aid in the preparation of regular budgets, forecasts, and reports.
- Reconciliation: Processing statement reconciliations across bank, supplier, and customer accounts.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying towards a degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to work autonomously on your own initiative.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both 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: £24,500 per year
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Important Information
- Start Date: 19 July 2027
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Stevenage
- Applications Close: 25 October 2026
- 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.
- AI Guidance: Please read Airbus's guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment before applying.