Finance Industrial Placement 2027 — 6 months

targetjobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Oréal Finance is seeking an Industrial Placement student in the UK to help analyse financial performance and support planning activities. You will work with teams across Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain to turn numbers into actionable insights.

This placement focuses on developing financial reporting and forecasting skills in a fast-paced environment. You are in your second year at university, pursuing a course with an Industrial Placement, and you will gain real responsibility from day one

Qualifications

• Proactive and capable of solving problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious about finance and how businesses operate.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance by reviewing results, budgets and forecasts.
• Support reporting by preparing and checking financial reports.
• Contribute to planning through budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide business insights to support decision-making across teams.

Skills

Initiative

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Analytical mindset

Commercial acumen

Education

Second year university Industrial Placement

Job description

At L'Oréal, Finance helps guide business decisions and support the growth of our brands. By combining financial insight with a strong understanding of the business, our teams help shape plans and track performance.

Day To Day, You May Be

• Analysing financial performance: Reviewing results, budgets and forecasts to help identify trends and opportunities
• Supporting reporting: Preparing and checking financial reports and management information
• Contributing to planning: Helping with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Providing business insights: Working with colleagues to understand financial results and support decision-making
• Monitoring costs and performance: Tracking relevant expenses and key performance indicators
• Collaborating cross-functionally: Partnering with teams such as Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain to support business priorities

To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Need

• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactivity and curiosity about finance and how businesses operate
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with numbers and data
• A balance of analytical skills and commercial curiosity
• The ability to work autonomously

You are...

In your second year at university, studying a course that includes an Industrial Placement. If you’ve already graduated, please check out our graduate roles instead!

What's in it for you?

• A place to step outside your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential. You'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks.
• Real responsibility from day one- there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal.
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation, as well as people with disabilities, are accepted, can speak up, thrive and are celebrated.
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger. Many of our brands support societal and environmental causes to make a concrete difference.

We're committed to inclusive recruitment and to hiring and promoting each candidate ethically and equitably. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant.