Finance Graduate 2027 Intake

Accountancy, Finance, Business.

A 2-year role for a talented individual looking to learn and lay the foundations for a career in finance. Putting into practice the learnings gained from a relevant degree in both finance planning and controllership to provide a rounded experience within the background of a globally leading aviation business.

What an exciting time to be a part of GE Aerospace!
It is super exciting working for a company like GE Aerospace. As we become a stand alone company now is a perfect time to start your career with us!

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Support annual, quarterly and monthly business planning and forecasting cycles at various levels of the business.
  • Support the FP&A Analyst in tracking engines through the overhaul process.
  • Review and analyse aged WIP.
  • Analyse and reclass Consignment WIP.
  • Prepare inventory reports and supporting data for EXIM credit facility.
  • Perform asset reviews, evaluate projects for capitalisation and review with facilities leader.
  • Collate and analyse business performance to understand profitability drivers and propose actions to improve profitability, cost out and cash generation.
  • Support the FP&A Site leader with weekly pulse on financial data to ensure the leadership team are appraised of achieving targets and where opportunities and challenges lie so that the operating plan / forecast can be achieved particularly with relation to overhead cost.
  • Perform month end closing and reporting cycles within both the FP&A and Controllership teams.
  • Get involved in the site wide productivity processes with the Lean team ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of projects.
  • Use lean and ensure continuous development of processes to support the finance function with simplification and will lead projects across finance function.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Essential Requirements

  • Will have completed a Finance/Accountancy/Business degree/master's by 2027
  • Placement year with GE Aerospace. If you do not have a placement with us, we will put you on hold.
  • Keen interest and passion for Finance in an Aerospace company.
  • Strong/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Positive can-do attitude.
  • Self-starter and able to problem solve using own initiative.
  • Able to work as part of a team and actively contribute to team productivity, simplification, process improvements.
  • Flexible work style, with good organisational skills with the ability to work to both strict deadlines and under own initiative.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

  • Non-contributory Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

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  • Degree required
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  • Location
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