University Intern - Finance

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim offers a 12-month paid internship in Finance & Controlling, with rotations across Financial Accounting, Commercial Finance and Manufacturing Finance. The role is office-based at Winnersh, requiring at least two days per week in the office and is ideal for students who enjoy problem-solving and business analysis.

Successful interns will gain experience analysing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting business processes while developing transferable skills through

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics/Mathematics degree and completing a placement year.
• A minimum of three A levels at grades BBB minimum.
• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance function in providing timely, reliable, and relevant financial information to stakeholders locally and at corporate level.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and other financial plans for local and corporate review.
• Support maintenance of financial systems integrity.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Learning agility

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics/Mathematics degree

Three A levels BBB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Number of opportunities: 4
Salary: £26,000 (Not flexible)
Closing date: 26/10/2026

These are 12-month paid internships starting September 2027. The roles are head office based requiring a minimum of 2 days a week to be worked from our office in Winnersh.

INTRODUCING THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our Finance & Controlling team and gain first-hand experience of how finance supports business decision-making across a global healthcare company. This internship offers a unique opportunity to rotate through several finance functions, including Financial Accounting, Commercial Finance and Manufacturing Finance, providing a broad understanding of how different teams work together to drive business success. You will support real business activities, contribute to projects, analyse financial information and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation. This role is ideal for students who are curious about business, enjoy problem-solving and want to see how finance helps turn data into meaningful decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the finance function in providing timely, reliable, and relevant financial information to the finance and business stakeholders both locally and at a corporate level.
• Support the system inputs for budgets, forecasts, and other financial plans for local and corporate stakeholder review.
• Support the maintenance of financial systems integrity on an ongoing basis.
• Support the maintenance and accuracy of the relevant sections of the balance sheet & income statement on an ongoing basis.
• Apply technical knowledge and experience to deliver an allocated university intern project.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Develop a broad understanding of finance operations by gaining exposure to multiple areas of Finance & Controlling, including accounting, commercial finance, manufacturing finance and financial planning.
• Build practical experience in analysing financial data, preparing reports and supporting business processes that help leaders make informed decisions.
• Strengthen transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, organisation and teamwork by working with colleagues across different functions and projects.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNSHIP

• Meaningful work and real responsibilities from the start, with opportunities to contribute to projects that matter.
• Joining with a large cohort of exceptional students, you will receive a clear placement plan setting out key projects, milestones and your learning goals for the year.
• Support from your manager, your team and HR, with regular feedback and development conversations.
• Learning opportunities beyond the role, including workshops, networking, career insights and exposure to different parts of the business.
• Access to coaching, mentoring and online learning resources, including Boehringer’s virtual University.
• The opportunity to build professional confidence, workplace skills and a network across the organisation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently studying for a Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics/Mathematics degree and completing a placement year as part of the course.
• A minimum of three A levels at grades BBB minimum
• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.
• The ability to travel independently to the usual place of work and, where required, to other sites.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and willing to learn new systems and digital tools.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience gained through part-time work, university projects, student societies or internships involving data analysis, business, finance or administration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications used for analysing and presenting information.
• An interest in finance, accounting, business operations or data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team, either through academic, extracurricular or professional activities.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

• Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and conversation.
• Works collaboratively, builds positive relationships and contributes own ideas proactively.
• Organises tasks, manages time and meets agreed deadlines.
• Takes ownership of learning, asks questions and responds positively to feedback.
• Adapts to changing priorities and approaches work with curiosity and initiative.
• Uses AI appropriately to deliver work. Confident with Microsoft Office and is willing to learn new systems and technology.
• Acts professionally and follows relevant policies, procedures, legal obligations and health, safety and environmental requirements.