September 2024 Start - Finance Graduate (Graduate Development Programme GDP)

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester, Livingston and presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology.

Across the country Raytheon UK employs 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon UK continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the RTX organisation.

Why Join the Finance Graduate Development Programme?

At Raytheon UK we believe in nurturing talent and giving you the opportunity to grow.

Making an impact from day one with a role alongside finance professionals throughout the business, we see the value graduates can bring being a part of real projects that are key to our success. Bringing new perspectives, an enthusiasm to learn and innovative ideas, to help shape our business and find the future leaders of tomorrow.  

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who can join the dots and see the bigger picture. It is an exciting time at Raytheon UK as we embark on a journey of growth, and we want our people to grow with us. 

How We Support You:

• Fully funded CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) professional qualification
• Rotations through the different Finance disciplines to ensure a broad depth of knowledge and practical work experience
• Training days and team building events focused on collaboration, communication and developing presentation skills, business acumen and strategic thinking 
• Coaching to help you develop your personal brand and shape your career
• A strong Graduate presence in the Finance function with a regular forum for our Graduates, Apprentices and Trainees to share experiences, ideas, study tips and learn more about the business and industry.

About the Graduate Development Programme (GDP)

Raytheon UK partner with an external training provider and our in-house training teams to deliver excellent training to support on-boarding into the company and build the foundations to a successful career with us. Training focuses on building company connections, communication skills, developing leadership skills and career coaching and development.  

Graduates have the opportunity to learn real business skills such as project management, supply chain and strategy in addition to receiving a strong support network from current/former graduates and their team members.

Graduates have the opportunity to build their skills, contacts and experience through a range of activities from working on real projects to joining our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), attending company and Early Careers events.  Graduates have the opportunity to further develop their training as applicable to the role.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join.  Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree in a Finance or Business Finance related subject (already achieved or will complete by 2nd September 2024)
• 120 UCAS points achieved through A Level/AS Level e.g. BBB/ABC/A*CC A Level grades or equivalent e.g. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, BTEC etc achieved through qualifications completed before attending university.
• Full CV (please note university, pre university and GCSE Grades) & Cover Letter explaining why you have applied to Raytheon UK and your chosen role.

How We Recognise Your Achievements:

You’ll be part of a culture at Raytheon that rewards success including:

• Advancement opportunities – many past Graduates and Trainees are now in various managerial and leadership roles within Finance
• Six monthly pay reviews during the 2-year Graduate scheme based on individual performance, pay reviews based on exam performance and performance in role
• Talent development – several recent Graduates have gone on to be part of the global Raytheon Leadership Development Programme that involves a series of modules in the US
• Mentoring opportunities to help you leverage the experience of others to challenge yourself and think differently.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days' holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

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