Job Description

Bristol, England; Gosport, England


Job ID JR2025449582 Category Business Support Services Role Type Hybrid Post Date Jul. 16, 2025

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.


Starting in September 2025, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.


The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Finance roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Career Starter Team.


The successful candidate will perform a number of roles during their time on the scheme interacting with all areas of the Finance functions of the company.

Rotations may involve working on any of the following areas:

Accounting.

This team manage the financial compliance and statutory reporting for 18 Boeing legal entities across the UK and Ireland working closely with our colleagues in other finance disciplines. Tasks in this team will include


Internal & external audits support
Month-end activities including journal preparation
Posting and control and assisting on group reporting requirements
Reconciliation preparation and improvement
Issues management and metrics reporting

Commercial

This team manage our contractual relationships with our customers from initial requests for tender through contract negotiations, estimating and pricing to contract award and any ongoing customer and contract management through the contract lifecycle. Tasks in this team will include:


Creation and execution of Proposal Plan of Action to ensure bid and proposal activity is performed in accordance with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) required governance process.
Negotiation of contract terms & conditions
Being the point of contact for our customers

Financial Operations (Fin Ops)

This team manage the financial performance reporting of our contracts, estimating and forecasting costs to complete on our long-term contracts, managing risks and opportunities with program managers and other disciplines. Tasks in this team will include:


Supporting control account managers across Boeing.
Liaising with Project Managers and wider teams to capture forecast inputs to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) monthly forecast process for assigned contracts.
Provision of reporting to PMs / FP&A to explain variances against prior forecast and plan for assigned contacts.
Collation of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) inputs to determine expected profitability of assigned contracts upon completion

Financial Planning & Analysis

The FP&A team manage the consolidated reporting and forecasting of Orders, Revenue, Earnings and Cash for our programs on a monthly, quarterly, annual and for our 5 year Long Range Business Plan. This team also manage our overhead costs to ensure affordability for our contracts. Task in this team will include:


Consolidation of forecast inputs from Financial Operations on a monthly basis to facilitate creation of group reporting information.
Collation of variance analysis for assigned business areas, partnering with the Financial Operations teams to ensure explanations are cohesive for group reporting.
Partnering with Business Development / Strategy and PMs during the annual Long Range
Business Plan (LRBP) process to ensure financial objectives are consistent with the wider Business strategy.
Monthly tracking and reporting of overhead costs to wider basis to ensure affordability on our contracts and provide insight to take steps where necessary to address deviations from forecast.

Within our Graduate scheme you will also have the opportunity to;

Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
Experience our products and systems up close
Direct interaction with our company leaders
Build a lasting professional network
Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Boeing
Experience multiple Boeing locations around the UK
Work towards attaining professional qualification
Explore a function outside of Finance

Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Qualified to degree level in Accounting & Finance or similar. No Minimum degree grade or GPA score required.
Confidence or willingness to present and host meetings
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levels.
To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivated
Effective communication skills
Attention to detail and high focus on quality outputs
To be inclusive and enthusiastic
Data manipulation and analytics skills, high competency in MS Excel

PLEASE NOTE:


The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Find your future with us.

Applications for this position will be accepted until

Jul. 23, 2025

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.


We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Your Benefits

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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.


Competitive base pay and incentive programs. Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly. Resources and opportunities to grow your career. * Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.