Finance careers
Finance that shapes the future
Finance at Babcock isn’t just about balancing the books, it’s about enabling decisions that protect lives and create a safer world. Our team of over 500 people partner across every part of the business, from major defence programmes to civil nuclear projects, providing insight, control and confidence.
Whether you’re shaping strategy, managing transactions, transforming processes or telling our story to the market, you’ll be part of a function that makes a real difference. With a wide variety of role types split across 12 separate role disciplines, you’ll find a career that grows with you.
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Our disciplines and roles
You’ll make sure the numbers tell the real story. Accounting at Babcock sets policies and controls, produces statutory and management reporting, and safeguards our assets – enabling leaders to make confident decisions on programmes that matter.
You’ll work on: month-end close and consolidation, technical accounting, audit support, controls and compliance, and continuous improvement across reporting processes.
You’ll thrive here if: you’re detail-driven, collaborative, and keen to turn data into clear, decision-ready insight.
Be the bridge between finance and technology. The team owns and evolves our finance platforms and data models, improving integrity, security and usability, which allows insight to flow quickly to the people who need it.
You’ll work on: ERP enhancements, master-data governance, controls, user enablement, and integrations that connect finance with the wider business.
You’ll thrive here if: you love solving problems with technology and turning complex processes into simple, scalable solutions.
Help keep the wheels turning. This team runs accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and travel and expenses, making sure every transaction is accurate, timely and well-controlled.
You’ll work on: invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs, cash application, vendor and customer query resolution, and process automation.
You’ll thrive here if: you’re organised, customer-focused, and enjoy making processes faster and better.
Turn data into direction. FP&A partners with leaders to plan, forecast and analyse performance. Analysts challenge assumptions, highlighting risks and shaping choices that deliver outcomes.
You’ll work on: budgeting and forecasting, performance dashboards, scenario modelling, and investment appraisals for programmes across our sectors.
You’ll thrive here if: you’re curious, commercial and comfortable telling a clear story with numbers.
Drive value within our programmes and functions. As trusted partners, we combine financial insight with a deep understanding of the operation to support strategy, delivery and long-term planning.
You’ll work on: business cases, pricing and margin improvement, cost control, portfolio reviews, and ‘what-if’ scenarios to inform decisions.
You’ll thrive here if: you enjoy influencing, collaborating and making a visible difference to outcomes.
Help our business manage risk smartly. The team provides independent assurance on controls and risk management, and partners with leaders to strengthen governance across complex, long-term programmes.
You’ll work on: risk assessments, audit planning and fieldwork, control design and remediation, and reporting to senior leadership.
You’ll thrive here if: you’re objective, analytical and good at building constructive relationships.
Tell Babcock’s story to the market. Investor relations connect our strategy, performance and outlook with shareholders and analysts. This supports transparent, timely communication for a FTSE-listed company.
You’ll work on: results announcements and presentations, Q&A and market briefings, analyst engagement, peer and market analysis, investor days, and disclosure governance.
You’ll thrive here if: you’re a clear writer, confident communicator, and comfortable synthesising complex information into a compelling narrative.
Look after colleagues’ long-term financial wellbeing. The Pensions team oversees scheme governance and operations, works with trustees and advisors, and ensures accurate accounting and compliant reporting.
You’ll work on: scheme operations and supplier oversight, funding and investment liaison, member communications, data quality, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting inputs.
You’ll thrive here if: you care about member outcomes, have strong stakeholder skills, and enjoy detail with purpose.
Make sure Babcock meets its tax obligations responsibly and efficiently across multiple jurisdictions; supporting sustainable growth while managing risk and compliance.
You’ll work on: corporate tax compliance and reporting, incentives and reliefs, transfer pricing, transaction support, and tax risk management.
You’ll thrive here if: you balance technical depth with clear communication and practical advice.
Oversee our liquidity and financial risk. Treasury manages cash, funding and financial market exposures so the business has the stability and flexibility to deliver for our customers.
You’ll work on: cash and working capital, debt and investments, FX and interest-rate risk, guarantees, and bank/investor relationships.
You’ll thrive here if: you have a control mindset, a calm approach to risk, and enjoy market dynamics.
Meet our people
“Working on complex, long‑term defence programmes means every day brings something new and the scale of what we do pushes you to keep developing. From modelling to financial reporting, you’re constantly learning — and surrounded by people who want you to succeed.”
Katherine – Head of Finance
“I joined Babcock straight out of university and working in different finance roles and sectors at Babcock has given me a truly broad skill set. The variety here feels like starting with a new company again and again — and it’s a big part of why I’m still growing my career with Babcock.”
Jenna – Finance Director
“I joined Babcock just over two years ago as a part qualified business-facing accountant and it’s been a fantastic journey of growth. During this time, I’ve developed my technical and commercial finance skills while working towards my professional accounting qualification, gaining valuable experience in supporting key business decisions.”
Pratik – Finance Accountant
Why Babcock
Create a safe and secure world
Whatever role you join us in, you’ll be part of a Finance team that underpins projects serving the bigger picture within defence and public services. From shaping budgets for major programmes to providing insight that drives decisions, you’ll keep our customers at the heart of what we do and find better ways to deliver for the people who rely on us.
With meaningful work that supports national security, communities and a safer world, you’ll always know the impact of your contribution. Feel proud of the difference you make, because in Finance every number counts towards something bigger.
The foundations to grow
You’ll be part of a FTSE 100 business of 26,000 people, working in sectors of national importance which has Finance central to it all. We think in decades, not quarters. So, bring your best, your ideas, your integrity, your drive, and a willingness to shape the future with us. See the full picture and be trusted to play your part in it.
You’ll find a global company that has safety and long-term stability at its heart. With clear development pathways plus access to learning at every stage, you’ll have the opportunities to grow your career and to specialise your skills. We have the scale to see your potential realised.
Go together, go far
We’re driven by our principles and believe that to go far, we must go together. In Finance, collaboration is key; the quality of our relationships with each other and with our customers defines our success. Think beyond boundaries, share knowledge, be curious, and always act with kindness and courage.
Be in a place where difference is respected, and individuality is embraced. We’ll provide you with flexibility where it matters: inclusive leave policies and hybrid or agile working that actively supports your wellbeing and work/life balance. Every colleague is an owner of our business, and in Finance, you’ll feel that ownership every day.
Learning and development
We’re committed to helping our employees achieve their goals, whether through exposure to valuable work experience, or gaining professional qualifications. Our structured training programmes, mentoring, and study support ensure you can progress confidently while balancing work and learning. Babcock is committed to:
- Activities that earn CPD training points
- Sponsored qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
- Mentorship from experienced finance leaders
- Continuous learning through training workshops, on-the-job development, and external guest speakers
Rewards and benefits
Babcock isn’t just a place where your skills are valued and your growth is supported – it’s also where you can expect a wide range of benefits all aligned to our four wellbeing pillars: physical, mental, financial and social.
Visit our rewards and benefits page for more details.
