Finance Intern (Bristol)

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Finance Intern

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised. Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

A Finance Internship at Airbus gives you the opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment with real responsibilities. As an intern 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. At Airbus there is a solid mix of youth and experience, with a large number of interns, graduates and apprentices on-site as well as well-experienced professionals to help guide your career. You are able to develop a good network made up of people with a range of experience levels and who work in all different areas of the business. There is the opportunity to get involved in activities such as organising charity events, Generation Airbus social events, showing the local community around the site and leading your own projects.

An internship at Airbus is beneficial for developing 'softer' skills such as presentation, communication and leadership which will be invaluable throughout your career all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through flexi-time and a Friday half-day allowing you to fit work around your life. There is also the potential to be fast-tracked onto the Finance Graduate Scheme which gives you the chance to live and work around Europe while doing your CIMA qualification.

The Broughton Plant is responsible for manufacturing the plane wings that are then transported via plane or truck to Final Assembly Lines around Europe. Therefore, the finance team in Broughton is responsible for preparing budgets, cost reports and forecasts for each wing type. As a member of the team in Broughton, you are able to see the wings in production around the factory and the Beluga flying in and out several times a day to transport wings which is an amazing sight!

Tasks:

You could be part of one of the following areas:

Cost Accounting

The Cost Accounting Department is responsible for the data integrity and accurate reporting of Airbus UK Operational Costs. Our department services the needs of the Financial Controlling Organisation in order to analyse the actuals and prepare forecasts and budgets and aid business decision making. We also produce information to compile the Financial Statements which are released to Airbus Central for Consolidated Reporting to Airbus Shareholders.

Your responsibilities will cover routine tasks to complete the monthly accounts for Cost Centre Controlling to a required standard, maintaining the quality and accuracy of the Internal Costs reported for Airbus Operations UK and ensuring the accuracy of their allocation across Products and Programmes. As well as routine tasks, you will be given project based activities, giving you the opportunity to enhance current processes or develop new ones, to help improve the quality of the Cost Centre data and to provide harmonisation across a transnational organisation.

Filton Plant Manufacturing Team

The Filton plant controlling team is based in Filton within the manufacturing environment and as such you will have the opportunity to gain real life experience within a manufacturing environment in a responsible but supported role.

The team is responsible for the accurate reporting to the Filton plant management which includes weekly performance as well as monthly and annual financial results. In addition the team provides ah-hoc information along with scenario planning and business case support.

Key tasks would include; preparing weekly Performance information for the Plant, supporting financial control of monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning as well as providing ongoing support to the operational managers. You will also be engaged in team building activities, assisting in Charity Challenge and helping to organise team events as required.

Facilities Management & Real Estate

The Facilities Management and Real Estate team is responsible for ensuring that the business can operate to its full potential by providing state of the art facilities and work spaces. The team is responsible for capital and operational expenditure across Airbus commercial sites (Filton and Broughton) and Airbus Defence and Space sites (Newport, Stevenage and Portsmouth). Providing financial control for a budget in excess of €200m the team works in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting and variance reporting. Running of month end processes including the compiling, validating and submitting of significant accruals and provisions as well as Completing and presenting various financial management reports. In addition, you will need to maintain a strong working relationship with commercial and Defence and Space colleagues.

Government Financial Affairs

The Government Financial Affairs team is responsible for all financial matters relating to Government, regional and European Commission funding. As part of a small dynamic team based in Filton you will take responsibility for preparation of cost statements, liaison with auditors for externally funded projects, invoicing to partners, reconciliation of General Ledger accounts, review/updating of departmental processes and provide support to assist in the management of contracts. In addition the team provides local financial support to the UK research teams and you will be responsible for preparation of monthly reporting, maintenance of the work breakdown structure and providing ad-hoc financial support.

If you are interested in a specific role/ area please state clearly on your application.

Skills:

Our Internships are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

• You must be an undergraduate for the full duration of the placement, with a keen interest in Accounting & Finance (must have completed a minimum of 2 years).
• Good understanding of MS Office packages, particularly Excel
• Good at Team work
• Ability to work autonomously on own initiative
• Good interpersonal skills & communication skills; verbal and written
• Strong academic background
• Demonstrate confidence and Proactivity to drive improvements
• Drive to develop yourself and others
• Logical / analytical approach to problem solving
• Curious to understand why and the bigger picture
• Ability to explain accounting concepts to Non Finance
• Ability to work in accordance with tight deadlines and maintain quality of output
• Some work experience in a Finance capacity would be beneficial (but not essential)

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count!

About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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