Finance Placement Student

Dawn Meats Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industrial placement experience

Professional development

Job summary

Dunbia is offering a Finance Placement Student position across our UK sites, with hands-on exposure to core accounting activities and reporting. You will work closely with senior finance professionals and gain experience in financial analysis and decision support within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

As part of your year-long industrial placement, you will develop professional behaviours, leadership and communication skills while handling tasks in Accounts Payable, Receivable, KPIs and

Qualifications

• Enrolled at a university offering a 1 year industrial placement.
• Studying towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
• Weekly Accounts & KPIs reporting
• Month end reconciliations and reporting to timetable
• Engage with Site Finance teams to investigate issues
• Assist with financial analysis to provide insights for business improvement
• Support Management Reporting and Continuous Analysis

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Team-oriented attitude

Attention to detail

Education

University placement year in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics or related field

Job description

Overview

Dunbia is one of Europe's leading food companies and the desire to create better food naturally is the driving force behind everything they do. Through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisition and entrepreneurial vision Dunbia has grown into a multi-site, multi-species operation, processing cattle and sheep for national and international markets. Working with more than 30,000 British and Irish farmers, the company partners with some of the world's leading food companies who are attracted by its commitment to sustainability and quality. We have a number of opportunities across our sites throughout the UK for a student placement in Finance within Dunbia. The Finance Placement year will give you the opportunity to gain hands‑on financial experience within a manufacturing industry as well as develop professional behavioural skills such as leadership, organisational, presentation and communication skills. You will also be given an insight into working in a challenging, fast‑paced environment with real responsibilities. As a placement student you are treated as a full employee and given as much support as you may need to ensure that the transition from university to working life is smooth. You will find yourself working alongside senior finance and accounting professionals and will be involved in accounting activities and will carry reporting and analytical responsibilities for financial information. When you join Dunbia as a Finance Placement Student you will embark on an industrial placement year that gives you a high level of exposure to decision making and places you at the very heart of our business.

Responsibilities

You will be hands on from the start, with plenty of learning opportunities and time for consolidation through a structured workbook and placement package. Gaining a full understanding of the accounts function is key for a successful career in the Finance & Accounting field and so obtaining knowledge of the following areas is targeted:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
• Weekly Accounts & KPIs
• Month end reconciliations and reporting in accordance with the month end timetable
• Engaging with the Site Finance team and other UK Site Finance teams to investigate and resolve ad hoc issues
• Assists with financial analysis interpreting financial data by analysing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement.
• Management Reporting and Continuous Analysis

Qualifications

• You will be enrolled at a University which offers a 1 year industrial placement;
• Studying towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field;
• Enthusiastic, curious and motivated to identify and implement changes;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Excellent time management;
• Understanding of team dynamics, demonstrating the ability to work as an active and constructive member of a team with a professional enthusiastic attitude;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date. While Dunbia value all applications, it's policy is to not provide feedback on any applications that are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.