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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
Job Specification
Airbus is a forward thinking, high-flying and dynamic business, paving the way for the future of the aerospace industry. We are a driving force for innovation working towards achieving a sustainable future. When you join the Airbus Finance Graduate Programme you will be given responsibility early on to influence and guide decision making throughout the company.
About us
The graduate programme within Finance at Airbus will provide you with a fantastic start to your career. The scheme will see you rotate between different placements throughout our transnational business, gaining experience as a business partner and in technical financial roles. The mixture of roles and locations gives a holistic view of the organisation and provides invaluable experience whilst studying for your accountancy exams. You will witness the aircraft being built, offer advice to the business regarding finances and be involved in strategic decisions.
Whilst you are working with Airbus 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 graduate network as well as senior managers who will be able to provide you with advice on your long term career aspirations.
We provide a flexible working environment, a commitment to support you throughout the organisation and offer scope to get involved in a variety of non-financial driven projects as well as extra-curricular activities such as promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
You’ll 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.
What you'll do
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. The role is based in the UK and will involve placements in Bristol, Broughton, and possibly other transnational Airbus sites (such as Hamburg and Toulouse).
Below is an example of the structure of the Finance programme:
Year 1 - Cost Accounting (Filton)/ A330 Manufacturing Controlling (Broughton)
Year 2 – Central Planning and Reporting (Toulouse)/ Engineering Controlling (Filton)
Year 3 – Programme 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).
During your placements, you will cover a variety of Financial and Accounting areas allowing you to obtain a wide breadth of knowledge and an understanding of how a large organisation works. Alongside visibility of a wide range of central finance functions e.g. Treasury, Mergers & Acquisitions & Investor Relations..
Throughout your roles you’ll be working within a transnational team giving you exposure to different ways of working and an appreciation to different cultures.
Requirements
You are a perfect fit for our graduate scheme if you are an enthusiastic self-starter, curious and motivated to identify and implement changes. 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.
- Mobile (Placement in various Airbus UK sites)
- English: Fluent
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
Key dates
Assessment centre: November 2021
Must be available to start in January 2022
Benefits
As a graduate with us, you’ll be a full-time employee and working on real projects and making a difference from day one. That’s why we make sure you’re properly rewarded for the work you do.
- £29,000 salary
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- A selection of voluntary benefits such as Employee car leasing scheme, financial advice, employee discounts with nationwide stores, and more!
- A competitive pension
- Tax-effective share plans
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible work arrangements
- An independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
