Job Description

FINANCE GRADUATE - ROW

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defense industries, is now recruiting for the

2026 Finance Graduate Scheme

.

Our Culture and Values

At Ontic, we're experts in what we do. Guided by our core values, we're a team of driven individuals who are committed to continuous innovation in the aerospace sector. Together, we embrace the challenge to push our mission forward -- becoming more than the sum of our parts.


We're a global family of specialists. We take pride in what we do and who we do it with, always striving for the best solution. We're constantly challenging the status quo, giving each other the freedom to experiment, innovate, and make a difference. We create the opportunity to do things differently. Even when things get tough, we work together to deliver on our vision. Ontic is built upon a culture of trust and excellence -- for each other and the work we do. We value one another and our opinions, giving everyone the opportunity to make a difference. We're one inclusive, global family that's committed to innovation in aerospace

Our Programme

Joining the Ontic

Finance Graduate Scheme

gives you the opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into practice through a structured

2-year rotational programme

. You will gain experience across a variety of Finance functions, helping you build a strong foundation for a long-term career in Finance at Ontic.

What to Expect

You'll take responsibility early on and be involved in fast-moving, business-critical projects from the very start. You'll thrive on new experiences, embrace challenges, and constantly seek out learning opportunities.


From day one, you'll be encouraged, supported, and listened to. You'll be expected to take ownership of tasks, use your initiative to solve problems, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve success.

Learning & Development

Over the course of the scheme, we'll provide you with the resources you need to grow personally and professionally, including:


Formal coaching and mentoring On-the-job training and rotational exposure Workshops and technical skills development Support for completing relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA/ACCA)
At the end of the programme, you'll transition into a permanent role where your performance and ambition can accelerate your career.

Who We're Looking For

To succeed as a Finance Graduate at Ontic, you will need to have achieved or be predicted to achieve at least a

2:1 degree

in a Finance-related discipline, such as:


Business Management Accountancy Finance
We look for more than just a degree. You'll need a

growth mindset

and the ability to perform in an ever-changing environment. You'll be curious, analytical, flexible, resilient, and--most importantly--collaborative.


You won't mind rolling up your sleeves to make things better or removing barriers to get the job done. You'll be passionate, self-motivated, and ideally have an interest in aviation, too.

Closing Date for applications:

30 January 2026

Start Date:

September 2026


Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive graduate starting salary, at Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.


Our benefits package highlights include:


Up to 29 days leave plus bank holidays 10 hours paid volunteering time Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Why Choose Ontic to start your career?

Ontic offers a Graduate scheme, supporting you in the first steps of your career as well as your personal development.


But don't just take our word for it:


"My career with Ontic has been a challenging, interesting and fun ride. Throughout every year, role, challenge and opportunity, the feedback, support and guidance of my colleagues has been pivotal to how I apply and conduct myself day-to-day. I started as an apprentice in Gloucestershire in 2013 and now I'm an Business Unit Director in North Carolina, USA. The past 10 years have been fantastic and I can't wait to see what more Ontic has in store for me."

"The environment is awesome, one of the best in an office I have seen and that is down to all the staff and it's brilliant how responsive management is."

"The pace, the ability to just get things done, my colleagues, we have a good team Ontic is a great company to work for, they have helped my personal and professional growth."

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!