Manpower are currently seeking Finance Student (Industrial Placement), to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast‑paced FMCG environment.
The position will be based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This full‑time temporary role is for 12 months, ideally starting on 22nd June 2026, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £26,107.50 per annum.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
About Your Future Employer
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Beauty and Wellbeing, Home, and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 3.4 billion consumers daily. Founded in Port Sunlight (Wirral) in 1929 by Lord Lever, Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, TRESemmé, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Hellman's, Persil, Domestos, Marmite, Graze, Vaseline, Sure, Colman's and Pot Noodle.
Our goal is to deliver best‑in‑class performance with market‑making, unmissably superior brands. From our earliest days Unilever has been at the forefront of change, always striving towards making a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'Brightening everyday life for all'.
What We Look For
It might come as a surprise, but we don't have a specific discipline requirement, so you don't have to have a background in finance or economics. We're looking for strong analytical ability, ambition, a talent for influencing people, and a real desire to comprehend how a business operates and succeeds. Dedication and commitment go a long way.
With a strong performance culture, challenging goals, and continuous feedback, we will help you achieve your potential in an inclusive environment. You will thrive by gaining exposure to real business challenges where your energy and fresh thinking will have an impact. First‑hand experience – it's the fastest way to learn.
Students must have completed the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree by the time they start their placement and be returning to study after their placement.
Our Finance Industrial Placements are a chance to showcase your thinking and skills, with total encouragement from a line manager and a buddy.
Day‑to‑Day Role Includes
* Working in either a local or global role with a broad range of cross‑functional stakeholders.
* Driving performance by ensuring resources drive sustainable and profitable growth.
* Analyzing data to bring impactful insights to the business teams.
* Developing communication and storytelling skills to translate finance for non‑finance partners and drive meaningful action.
* Delivering short‑term plans while also working on the longer‑term strategic horizon.
* Identifying fuel for growth opportunities and driving them through to delivery.
* Budgetary and controlling exposure.
* Learning about our Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, and how we use these to make decisions.
* Using business tools such as Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint to a professional standard.
Positions You Could Be Allocated To
* Finance Business Partner – Foods
* Personal Care Brand Finance
* Procurement Finance
Skills Required
* Accounting and Reporting
* Prioritisation
* Stakeholder management
* Effective communication
* Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Note: At Unilever, we have development programmes; the skills listed are good to have at the beginning, but you will develop them over the course of the 12 months.
Support You Will Receive
* A dedicated buddy to help you onboard and learn about the business.
* An experienced line manager to develop your knowledge and understanding across the year.
* Connections with Graduate (UFLP) programmes that can share helpful tips on how to be successful at Unilever.
Kingston Working Environment
* Contractors based in Kingston will be eligible for free parking at a local carpark.
* Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance – contingent workers can buy discounted Unilever products.
* A gym available for use on the Ground Floor (subscription required). Facilities include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free‑weight area, boxing equipment, and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, with hairdryers.
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