Finance Industrial Placement

Finance Industrial Placement 2027

Ref #59561

Date posted

Monday, September 28, 2026

Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business  area

Finance Department Finance Position  level6 - Support (L-11)
Working time

Full Time Working pattern9am - 6pm Monday to Friday What to Expect We are recruiting for an Industrial placement Intern to join our Product Development Finance team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Product Development Finance Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the financial management and cost control of McLaren’s vehicle programmes, playing an important role in helping ensure our products meet performance and quality targets within budget.

This is a 12-month full-time Industrial Placement, designed for university students undertaking a placement year as part of a relevant degree programme. You will work alongside experienced, financial analysts, Cost Engineers and programme managers to gain practical exposure to real-world challenges and solutions in automotive cost management.
** Please note this is an on-site position.
** What You'll DoAs part of the Product Development Finance team, you will support a variety of projects and tasks across key areas including:
* Assist with month-end activities, including preparing journals and supporting monthly management accounts commentary.
* Support budgeting for vehicle programmes and minor projects, helping track progress against financial targets.
* Help maintain reporting structures and adapt to changes, working with large volumes of data under guidance.
* Contribute to capital budget management by assisting with documentation and approvals.
* Prepare and update programme key performance indicator (KPI) reports for review by senior team members.
* Participate in the preparation of monthly internal forecasts, learning how these feed into wider business planning.
* Collaborate with Programme Management, Engineering, and Purchasing teams to understand how finance supports product development.
* You will learn as you go, with exposure to multiple areas of Product Development Finance.
* Interns are encouraged to explore different aspects of financial support, reporting, and analysis, gaining a broad understanding of how finance drives business decisions.
* You’ll receive mentorship and guidance from a diverse Product Development Finance team, ranging from early-career professionals to senior experts. This provides a unique opportunity to learn from colleagues with a wide variety of skills and experience, helping you build your own capabilities and confidence.
* Training will be provided in key systems (e.g., SAP, MS Excel) and reporting tools.

You will also take part in intern development workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities across the wider business.

What You'll Bring
* Currently studying towards a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline, and predicted to achieve a 2:1 or above at a UK university.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* A genuine interest in the automotive industry and commercial operations.
* Some familiarity with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and business tools (e.g., Power BI, CRM platforms) is beneficial.
* You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Finance business area.
** Personal Attributes:
** We’re looking for motivated individuals with the mindset and behaviours to thrive in a fast-moving, high-performance automotive environment. The most desirable attributes include:
* Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Attention to detail and willingness to ask questions.
* Adaptable and flexible working…