Finance Industrial Placement Student, 2027, London, UK

Haleon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £28,860

London travel allowance

Health & wellbeing programmes

IP Unite student community

Job summary

Haleon invites applications for a 12-month Finance Industrial Placement in London. You’ll join a global consumer healthcare company and contribute to real business priorities from day one, gaining hands-on experience in analytics, reporting and decision support across Finance functions.

You’ll develop valuable analytical, digital and AI skills while building a strong foundation for a future career in Finance.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive insights.
• Ability to produce reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Exposure to digital and AI tools to enhance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and business data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Produce reports, dashboards and insights to support decision-making.
• Support forecasting, reporting and business planning activities.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Education

Finance or related degree | 2nd year (England) / 3rd year (Scotland) for year-in-industry

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Are you a second-year university student looking to kick-start your career in Finance? Join Haleon's Finance function for a 12-month industrial placement and gain hands‑on experience in a global consumer healthcare company. As part of our Finance team, you'll work on real business priorities from day one. You could be placed in a team, including Business Partnering, Tax, Group Controlling, Treasury, or other specialist Finance functions, giving you exposure to different aspects of a modern Finance organisation. You'll analyse data, produce reports and insights, support decision‑making, and collaborate with colleagues across local and global teams. Along the way, you'll develop valuable analytical, digital and AI skills while building a strong understanding of how Finance helps drive performance and growth in a global business. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll receive the support, coaching and practical experience needed to reach your full potential and build a strong foundation for your future career.

What could the role involve?

As a Finance Industrial Placement student, you'll become a valued member of the team and contribute to real business priorities from day one. *Please note there are multiple roles available * Depending on your placement area, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Analyse financial and business data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Produce reports, dashboards and insights that support business decision-making.
• Gain hands‑on experience using Finance to understand how a global organisation operates.
• Support forecasting, reporting, performance analysis and business planning activities.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, building relationships and collaborating to solve problems.
• Contribute to projects that improve processes, controls and business performance.
• Use digital and AI tools to generate insights, improve efficiency and support innovation.
• Work with colleagues across local and global teams, gaining exposure to different markets and functions.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, developing your communication and influencing skills.
• Build a strong understanding of how Finance helps drive performance, manage risk and create value in a leading global consumer healthcare company.

Throughout your placement, you'll receive support from experienced professionals while gaining practical experience in a dynamic and evolving Finance function.

Education Requirements: This opportunity is open to all degree disciplines however would naturally suit those intending to pursue a career in Accounting, Finance or Audit. If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. You may also be eligible if you are studying for an integrated Masters. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.

Benefits:

• Salary: £28,860
• Haleon Bonus Structure
• A London travel allowance
• Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
• You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects

Role Start Date: June 2027

Job Posting End Date 2026-10-23

Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Note to candidates The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.