University Intern - Finance

Boehringer Ingelheim; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Boehringer Ingelheim's Finance & Controlling team in the UK for a paid internship that rotates through Financial Accounting, Commercial Finance and Manufacturing Finance. You will support real business activities, analyse financial information and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.

This year-long placement is designed for students studying Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in finance, accounting or economics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance function with timely, relevant financial information for stakeholders.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and other financial plans for local and corporate review.
• Maintain financial systems integrity and accuracy of balance sheet and income statement.
• Apply technical knowledge to deliver a university intern project.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.
  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.
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