Graduate Financial Program Controls Analyst

Date Posted:

2026-09-22

 Country:

United Kingdom

 Location:

Malvern, Worcestershire

 Position Role Type:

Hybrid

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon UK is seeking a Graduate Financial Program Controls Analyst to join our Finance team at our Malvern site with an October/November 2026 start. This is a hybrid role with onsite attendance 3 days per week.

What You Will Do:

Supported by an experienced finance team you will:

Provide critical financial oversight and guidance for the contracts they maintain

Partner with Program Management and cross functional leads to support program execution

Support of all programs’ financial aspects including financial planning (LRP, AOP, working Capital, Monthly Financial Performance Reporting, variance Analysis, Data Review and Reporting and NBI)

Program controls such as developing estimates at complete (EACs) and execution of EVM

Support the development of manpower, material and other direct costs associated for Bids & Proposals using estimating and pricing tools ensuring TINA compliance where applicable

Provide estimating support for the development of Basis of Estimates to include validating and analysing actuals, ensuring consistency within task descriptions, and confirming estimating approach is sound

Support gate reviews and audits as required

What you will learn:

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of financial and program controls within a leading aerospace and defence organisation. Alongside experienced finance professionals and partnering with Program Management and wider business functions, you will develop your commercial awareness, analytical skills and understanding of how financial information supports successful program delivery. You will also have opportunities to develop your knowledge of industry systems, processes and tools, including SAP, Power BI and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications and Skills You Must have:

A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Relevant work experience (such as a placement year) within a finance related role

A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial finance environment

Resilience and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced, growing organisation

Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proactive, inquisitive, and eager to take ownership

Strong attention to detail and commitment to process adherence

Highly organised and self-motivated

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build relationships across the business

Ability to analyse and interpret financial data

Experience using Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Able to obtain and maintain the relevant UK SC clearance required for the role

Qualifications and Skills We Would Prefer:

Strong customer focus

Exposure to SAP, Power BI, or similar business systems

What we Offer:

In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. There is an Employee Assistance Program, option to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.

We provide exceptional career opportunities to exceptional individuals. The role offers exposure to a broad range of financial activities while providing opportunities for long-term career development across Finance, Program Management, and other business functions.

Why Join Us?

Joining Raytheon UK means becoming part of a highly skilled and collaborative team working on programs that make a real difference. As a graduate, you will be supported by experienced colleagues and given the opportunity to build your knowledge, take ownership and develop your career within Finance and Program Management. At RTX, we value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to work that has a meaningful purpose.

Apply now and learn more about this role.

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