Finance Controlling - Placement Year

BMW Group; Goodwood; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Pension scheme

27 days holiday pro-rata

Job summary

BMW Group in Goodwood, UK, is offering a Finance Controlling placement year starting July 2027. You will support the Sales Controlling team with reporting costs of global vehicle sales and assist budgeting fixed costs across global functions.

You will also help the Contribution team financially steer and report costs of selling and manufacturing vehicles globally. The role includes month end processes, analytical reporting, timely processing of documents, and liaising with local and global

Qualifications

• Studying a Finance or business-related degree course.
• Must have an analytical mindset and a working knowledge of MS Office.
• The ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month end accounting processes.
• The creation of analytical reports to assist decision making at all levels.
• The timely processing of financial documents.
• Liaising with local and global departments on financial topics.
• Ad hoc projects and reporting requests.
• Bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the table.
• Supporting with the digitalisation of the finance function.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Finance or business-related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Start With What Delivers Value To You.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Start With What Delivers Value To You.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, West Sussex (UK) - Finance Controlling – Placement Year (July 2027)

The role supports the Sales Controlling team in reporting the cost of global vehicle sales and in steering fixed costs across global sales, communications and marketing functions. It also assists the Manufacturing Controlling team with budgeting fixed costs, strategy, invest, bespoke parts costing and digital reporting. Additionally, the intern will help the Contribution team financially steer and report the cost of selling and manufacturing vehicles globally, supporting Bespoke and Aftersales through fixed-cost controlling and business-case reviews to meet key deadlines.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting month end accounting processes.
• The creation of analytical reports to assist decision making at all levels.
• The timely processing of financial documents.
• Liaising with local and global departments on financial topics.
• Ad hoc projects and reporting requests.
• Bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the table.
• Supporting with the digitalisation of the finance function.

What should you bring along?

• Studying a Finance or business-related degree course.
• Must have an analytical mindset and a working knowledge of MS Office.
• The ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Good communication skills are essential.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 38 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include a virtual assessment centre and an in-person interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026

Any further questions? Email us on [e-mail]

Finance Controlling - Placement Year