Finance Graduate; GDP

Position Details

• Date Posted:
• Country:
  United Kingdom
• Location:
  
  GBR
  01:
  Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA
• Position Role Type:
  Unspecified Graduate Development Programme (GDP) – Join Raytheon UK
• Role:
  Finance Graduate
• Location(s): UK Wide sites including Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester or Glenrothes
• Hybrid working on offer with an expectation to be in the office 1 day a week minimum
• Travel:
  Occasional travel to UK facilities and overseas as required for the role and Early Careers events
• Starting Salary: £34,000 plus company benefits
• Type:
  Permanent – 2-year Graduate Development Programme (GDP), with biannual pay reviews
• Start Date:
  
  Monday 7 September 2026
• Hours:
  
  Full‑Time

Why Raytheon:
At Raytheon 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 by being 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.

• 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

• 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

Essential:

• Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Finance or Business Finance related degree (already achieved or to be completed by 7 September 2026)
• The successful candidate will be required to complete and obtain the Baseline Security Clearance application. Please visit the government website for further information.
• Flexibility on location and ability to travel to our UK facilities and overseas
• Excellent STEM skills demonstrated through academic achievement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships
• A full CV, including your university and pre‑university grades (GCSE / National 5 / Highers / Advanced Highers / A Levels / College Course, etc.), and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role at Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we’re excited to work with and support talented individuals during their careers through our Graduate Development Programme (GDP). This structured 2‑year programme blends on‑the‑job experience with comprehensive training, ensuring that graduates are supported in their transition from university to a thriving professional career. Our GDP is not just about skills development – it’s about building connections, leadership capabilities, and career growth.

• Leadership Development:
  Enhance your leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and career development support
• Business
  
  Skills:
  
  Gain hands‑on experience in project management, supply chain, strategy, and more, working on real‑world business challenges
• Join our award winning STEM team at UK wide events from Airshows to careers talks
• Community Impact:
  Join the 'Million Makers' challenge to support the King’s Trust (formerly the Prince’s Trust) in fundraising for social impact…