Finance Graduate

QinetiQ is hiring a Finance & Governance graduate to rotate across areas such as business finance, financial control, audit, and ESG while gaining professional accounting qualifications like CIMA or ACCA.

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

About the Finance & Governance Function:

The Finance & Governance Function delivers services globally, to drive control, risk management, integrity, profitability and efficiency; these services include: Finance Business Partnering (including Operational Finance), Group Financial Control, Financial Analysis, Tax & Treasury, Investor Relations, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Risk, Internal Audit, and Legal & Company Secretary. 

As QinetiQ continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. We are looking to recruit people who live our values, are forward thinking and proactive, and will play an active role in enabling our business strategy. 

Our graduate programme has been carefully designed to give you a variety of strategic and operational experience across a Finance & Governance function within a global company. The programme will include four 6-month rotations in areas such as Group Finance, Business Finance, Financial Shared Services, and Internal Audit. During this programme QinetiQ will support you in studying for your CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent) professional qualification. 

Academic requirements: 

You must have attained or are due to graduate in 2026 with a degree (minimum of 2:2, desirable 2:1) in the following subjects: 

• Accounting 

• Finance 

• Business 

• Economics   

Skills and experience: 

• Have a strong interest and/or experience within Finance & Governance 

• Be willing to learn, and have demonstrated an aptitude for learning at pace 

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently under appropriate supervision 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels 

• Ability to prioritise workload and consistently meet deadlines 

• Ability to demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, someone who is willing to learn and take pride in their work 

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):

• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms

• Coaching and Mentoring

• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

• Flexible Benefits package

• Employee discount portal

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee-led networks 

Security:

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.