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Finance & Governance Placement Student

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Bupa

Sep 24

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • London, +2
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a UK undergraduate in your penultimate year, on track for a 2.1, with 120 UCAS points, A-level B in Maths, adaptable, proactive, a team player, and have strong communication skills.
  • You will rotate through finance functions, gain insights, tackle challenges, support colleagues, develop skills, and network, with potential fast-tracking to the graduate scheme.

Requirements

  • Must have the right to work in the UK
  • Current undergraduate student in your penultimate year of your degree
  • Any degree discipline
  • Be on track to achieve at least a 2.1 in your degree
  • Have achieved a minimum of 120 UCAS points, with a minimum of a B in Maths, at A Level or equivalent
  • Curious and inquisitive, challenging the status quo, flexible and adaptable and tenacious and resilient
  • Effective self-organisation and ability to plan ahead, to complete tasks to deadlines.
  • Positive, can-do attitude, pro-active and take the initiative.
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Team player, able to work collaboratively with others and influence.
  • Strong self-awareness with a drive and commitment to own development
  • Able to take a commercial approach
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Gain a deep and valuable insight into the financial world after your second year at university and give a bright start to your future career with our 12-month undergraduate industrial placement.
  • Over the course of the placement, you'll complete a rotation across the breadth of our finance functions, which may include:
  • Financial Control and Reporting
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Commercial Finance
  • Internal Audit
  • Risk
  • Tax
  • No two days are the same during the 12-month placement. You'll face a well-balanced mix of challenges, mutual support and accelerated skills development through our development programme. You'll also shadow senior colleagues to gain valuable insight and enhance your network.
  • At the end of a successful placement, there is the potential to be fast-tracked for a place on our graduate scheme.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Finance & Governance Placement Student position?

The position lasts for 12 months as part of a rotational undergraduate industrial placement.

Where are the potential locations for this placement?

The placement is available in London, Salford Quays (Manchester), and Leeds.

When is the start date for the position?

The start date for the placement is in September 2025.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary for the role ranges from £22,000 to £25,000 per year, depending on the location.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Applicants must be current undergraduate students in their penultimate year, on track to achieve at least a 2.1 in their degree, and have a minimum of 120 UCAS points with at least a B in Maths at A Level or equivalent.

Is there an opportunity for further employment after the placement?

Yes, at the end of a successful placement, there is potential to be fast-tracked for a place on the graduate scheme.

What type of skills are Bupa looking for in candidates?

Bupa is looking for candidates who are curious, adaptable, self-organized, team players, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Is the placement open to candidates from any degree discipline?

Yes, candidates from any degree discipline are welcome to apply.

What additional benefits does Bupa offer to employees?

Bupa offers a range of benefits including paid volunteer time, discounted or free food, private dental insurance, gym membership, and wellness programs, among others.

What is the work schedule for the Finance & Governance Placement Student role?

The role is a full-time position requiring 35 hours of work per week.

Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

upa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 38 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. We directly employ around 85,000 people, principally in the UK, Australia, Spain, Chile, Poland, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico, the US, Middle East and Ireland. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia and India.