Automotive Finance Internship: Product Development

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited is offering a 12‑month Finance Industrial Placement at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. You will support product development finance activities, including budgeting, month‑end tasks, KPI reporting, and data analysis, gaining hands‑on experience with SAP and Excel in a fast‑paced automotive environment.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, learn about cost management for vehicle programmes, and develop skills through mentorship and formal training.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree with predicted 2:1 or above at a UK university.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Interest in the automotive industry and commercial operations.
• Familiarity with SAP, MS Excel, Power BI, CRM platforms.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end activities, including journals and management accounts commentary.
• Support budgeting for vehicle programmes and minor projects.
• Help maintain reporting structures and handle large data sets.
• Contribute to capital budget management with documentation and approvals.
• Prepare and update programme KPI reports for senior review.
• Assist in monthly internal forecasts and wider business planning.
• Collaborate with Programme Management, Engineering and Purchasing to see how finance supports development.

Skills

Budgeting

Month-end close

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business/Mathematics

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Power BI

CRM platforms

Job description

McLaren Automotive Limited is offering a 12‑month Finance Industrial Placement at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. You will support product development finance activities, including budgeting, month‑end tasks, KPI reporting, and data analysis, gaining hands‑on experience with SAP and Excel in a fast‑paced automotive environment.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, learn about cost management for vehicle programmes, and develop skills through mentorship and formal training.