Undergraduate finance placements
Finance in our business is not just about numbers. It’s about adding value and shaping strategy for the business. Our finance team works in partnership with the whole organisation to drive business planning, manage costs and maximise our cash flow. This helps us to generate new revenue for investment in research and development (R&D) and enhance returns for our shareholders.
What will the programme be like?
Throughout the year, you’ll be embedding yourself in our global finance community, working alongside other high-potential finance professionals and doing a real job with real responsibilities. The experience will give you a solid grounding in financial management, insights into the workings of a global business and an understanding of the financial rigour demanded by of one of the world’s biggest healthcare companies.
We place high priority on personal and professional development. Finance challenges will come thick and fast, so you’ll always be learning something new. As well as developing your financial expertise and business knowledge, you’ll gain valuable communication, planning, organisational, problem-solving, team-working and networking skills.
Do I have the skills?
You should be studying a business, finance, maths or economics degree and be on track for a 2:1 or above as well as having achieved an A grade in GCSE maths or a grade A or B in A level maths. You must also be on a sandwich degree course and be taking the industrial placement as a recognised sandwich year of your course.
Naturally a strong interest in finance is essential. In addition, you should be a self-starter with the communication skills to build effective working relationships.You should also have a resilient personality, a strong commercial mindset and good analytical and influencing skills.
When can I start?
Recruitment takes place annually. Applications are open online in September with placements starting any time between June and September the following year.
How can I apply?
Applications are now closed for our programmes starting in 2013. Details of the 2014 programmes will be posted in September 2013.
