Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.
When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey.
This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalised, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.
During the three years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.
Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.
Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.
Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.
If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.
When you join the Airbus Global Graduate Programme in Finance, the 3 year development scheme will give you responsibility early on, to influence and guide decision making throughout the company, with the aim of becoming our leaders of the future.
The scheme consist of six placements, to guide your growth into the role within the finance function and can expect to be involved in the following:
Your development journey will include a mixture of both UK and transnational placements. The transnational experience will start from your second year.
Below is an example of the structure of the scheme:
At the end of the three year development programme you will have undertaken the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional qualification, covered a variety of Financial Controlling and Accounting roles, allowing you to obtain a wide breadth of knowledge and an understanding of how a multinational, corporate organisation works.
You will also have experienced working within a number of transnational teams, giving you exposure to different ways of working and an appreciation of different cultures.
The Finance Graduate Scheme has been operating for over 20 years, with many management roles filled by former graduates. You will join a team of several like minded Finance graduates at different stages of their careers and development journey.
To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have:
We love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. Take the time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognised authorities. You must also have (or will have) the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for.
Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!
Don’t delay, apply early as some roles may close before the date due to applications received. All applications and CVs need to be in English.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Our team reviews applications personally – no AI algorithms are involved in sifting through applications. We want to see your own communication skills and how you explain your experiences. We want to hear about your insights and how you link your background to what the job actually needs at Airbus. We're recruiting you for the human qualities and talents.
