2027 Finance Graduate

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About the programme

Through Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme, we help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. Our Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

ACCA or CIMA

Role Overview and the Purpose of the role:

You will undertake three 1-year placements across our UK Finance team, gaining exposure to areas including Projects, Plant & Equipment, Overheads and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Each placement will provide a unique perspective of the business, allowing you to build relationships across finance and the wider organisation while developing a comprehensive understanding of how finance supports operational & business performance.

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

• Throughout the programme, you will support a variety of finance teams and contribute to key business activities, including:
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting in line with finance timetables and reporting deadlines.
• Analysing monthly financial performance and providing detailed variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Updating departmental forecasts within our financial systems and supporting the ongoing forecasting process.
• Maintaining schedules for accruals and prepayments and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and longer-term financial plans.
• Producing financial analysis and insights to support business performance, planning and strategic decision-making.
• Building strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting business partnering activities by identifying opportunities and risks, challenging performance and providing actionable financial insights.
• Contributing to initiatives that drive cost efficiency, performance improvement and finance transformation.
• Developing a broad understanding of the business through rotational placements across multiple finance disciplines.

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Delivery Teams; Tax; Commercial;

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Preferably Finance, Accounting and Economics, but other business related degrees considered

Additional Information

Location: Dartford

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Application Process

Please note: Due to the anticipated level of interest, we may close applications before the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage you to apply early to ensure your application is considered.