Industrial Placement - Financial Planning / Financial Accounting

Bentley Motors Limited; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday incl. bank holidays

10% pension contribution

Job summary

Bentley Motors Limited seeks an Industrial Placement Student based in Crewe. You will split time between the Financial Planning and Financial Accounting teams, gaining experience in two finance areas within Bentley's Dream Factory campus.

You will receive mentorship from Finance professionals, exposure to reporting standards, and participate in development workshops, social events, and community activities. This is a hybrid placement with a starting salary of £25,500.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:1 in Finance/Accounting or Business degree.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the finance team to support month, quarter and year-end close activities.
• Collate Finance reporting packs and liaise with other Finance teams for inputs.
• Drive process improvement to enhance accuracy and efficiency of reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Teamwork

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

2:1 in Finance/Accounting or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 - Friday 4th August 2028

Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Our Industrial Placement Programme

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Click here to visit our virtual tour. Alongside hands‑on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

• CSR and outreach activities
• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Share your time between the Financial Planning and Financial Accounting teams, gaining valuable experience in two distinct teams with distinct parts to play
• Contribute to key financial processes that support the strategic aims of the business
• Gain exposure to the various reporting and compliance requirements of a large, complex organisation
• Work alongside and be mentored by Finance professionals as you ensure accuracy in both reporting of the past and future plan

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Collaborate with the finance team to support month, quarter, and year-end close activities, including ensuring various reporting systems are maintained and always up-to-date
• Collate Finance reporting packs, working with other Finance teams to gather and understand their inputs, prior to distribution
• Drive and support ongoing process improvement programs and help improve finance processes and systems to make reporting more accurate and efficient.

About the Department

The Financial Planning and Accounting teams sit centrally within Finance at Bentley, playing a core role in liaising with VW Group regarding financial targets, transforming these into a viable business plan and communicating current year performance. Each individual has to build and maintain relationships with each of the different functions of the business in order to facilitate the sharing of information, successfully respond to challenges, and create long term sustainable business value.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Any Finance/Accounting or Business degree

Skills required for the role

• Strong communication skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience in a business-related environment is desirable, although not essential

What we offer

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

#BelongingAtBentley

Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026