Graduate - Finance

at Balfour Beatty Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Employer  
Construction
 
Infrastructure

About The Role We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you'll recognise what we do. We're a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come. As a Graduate - Finance, you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands-on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry-recognised accreditations needed for a successful career. In this role, you'll join one of our Balfour Beatty Power T&D teams as a Graduate - Finance, based in our Derby Raynesway Office. Please note that this role may require travel to various locations, which means you may occasionally need to work and stay away from home. Flexibility is essential, as assignments can vary based on project needs. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy. Before joining Balfour Beatty, you must hold a full UK driver's license. What you'll be doing As a Graduate - Finance, you'll play an important role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across the business. Working alongside experienced finance professionals and operational teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in finance. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, helping project and business teams understand performance, manage costs, and make informed decisions. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll develop a strong commercial mindset and build a detailed understanding of how financial performance supports successful project delivery and business growth. You'll Support With

  • Contributing to financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management activities
  • Analysing project costs, revenues, profitability, and financial trends to provide meaningful business insights
  • Partnering with project teams and operational stakeholders to monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities
  • Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, financial reviews, and reporting requirements Who we're looking for We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Finance and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you'll need to achieve a minimum 2:1 honours degree by the time you start. We'd Love To Receive Your Application If You
  • Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
  • Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
  • Work well with others and build positive relationships.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
  • Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results. Why work for us as a Graduate
  • Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
  • Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
  • Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
  • Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path. What We Can Offer You
  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
  • 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
  • A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career.
  • Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
  • Opportunities to connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase. About Us The power sector is one of the fastest-growing areas in infrastructure, helping to keep homes, businesses and communities connected. It plays a vital role in supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future by strengthening electricity networks and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources. At Balfour Beatty, our Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to deliver engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From early-stage planning and design through to construction and maintenance, our teams help deliver some of the UK's most ambitious power projects, improving network resilience and supporting a more sustainable energy future. At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. We're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you need any adjustments, please let us know at any stage of the process.

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