Date Posted:

2026-02-02

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GB-BDF-LEIGHTON BUZZARD-001 ~ Grovebury Rd ~ NISSEN HOUSE

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Finance Industrial Placement

July 2026 to July 2027

Pratt and Whitney Canada (an RTX company), is a global aerospace leader, shaping the future of business, general, and regional aviation, as well as helicopters and APU’s. Every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft takes off or lands under Pratt & Whitney power.

Pratt & Whitney Canada UK forms part of the Regional Customer Service Centre Network and has a repair centre based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

What you will do:This position is responsible for supporting the P&WC UK Finance team across all areas of treasury, accounts payable and payroll.

During this placement you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of finance activities, working alongside experienced finance professionals and supporting real business initiatives to include:

Accounts Payable – processing PO & Non PO invoices, getting approvals, processing these onto SAP. Dealing with queries around PO and ensuring a timely response.

Coordinating the expenses administration process

Weekly Timesheet processing - reconciling with SAP and follow up on any queries.

Support with the annual archiving exercise

Monthly performance review KPI analysis

Recharge invoicing posting

Weekly bank reconciliation

Supporting with any other finance projects and day to day actives as and when they arise.

What you will learn:

You’ll receive hands-on training and guidance from experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to build confidence, develop practical skills, and apply what you’re learning at university in a real workplace environment.

You’ll be encouraged to get involved, ask questions, and take ownership of your learning as your capability grows. During the placement, you’ll gain exposure to the full finance lifecycle, with opportunities to work across areas such as accounts payable, month-end reporting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Qualifications We're looking for:

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic student who is keen to learn and committed to achieving both personal and business goals while working as part of a busy finance team.

You’ll be studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related subject and have a genuine curiosity about how finance works in a real-world business environment. You must be available to complete a 12-month industrial placement starting in July 2026.

You’ll bring a strong work ethic and an organised approach, with the ability to manage tasks effectively and meet deadlines. You’ll also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and feel comfortable working with a wide range of people and teams at all levels across the organisation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, with particularly strong skills in Excel.

What We Offer:In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.

Why Join The Team?

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed and will continue to transform the world. That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service the world’s Military Engines most advanced aircraft engines. We do this across a diverse portfolio, including Commercial Engines, , Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond!

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