Industrial Placement - Finance

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:

The role will support the management of overhead budgets, liaise with budget holders across the Sales & Marketing function, analyse reports and manage the month end processes:

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working in collaboration with the Senior Finance Manager, supporting month, quarter and year end close activities through the preparation and completion of month end journals.
• Managing monthly budget review meetings with Sales & Marketing budget holders, reconciling actual spend and reviewing forecasts with business owners.
• Delivering monthly reporting for the Sales and Marketing function
• Working with the finance team to improve processes and systems to make reporting more accurate and efficient

About the Department

Sales & Marketing Finance acts as a business partner to Bentley’s Sales & Marketing function and supports financial control across worldwide vehicle sales and marketing activities.

During your placement, you will gain insight into a range of Finance Business Partnering activities. You will learn how Finance supports business decisions, maintains financial control and works collaboratively with stakeholders to help Bentley achieve its financial target.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree in Accounting and Finance, or a related business discipline, and have a strong interest in developing a career in finance.

You should also have:

• A basic understanding of accounting principles, including income and cost recognition.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of accounting software would be advantageous but is 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.

Application Process:

• Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter,
• Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager,
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th – 27th November,
• Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards.
• All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process