Finance Undergraduate
Duration: 13 months
Location: Milton Keynes
Start date: 3 August 2026
Applications close: 16 November 2025
About Us
At Mercedes-Benz UK, our passion drives everything we do. We’re not just creating vehicles; we’re shaping the future of mobility. From advancing sustainable driving solutions to leading the way in digital innovation, our commitment to progress is stronger than ever. As we move into 2026, our journey toward an all‑electric future is accelerating. With cutting‑edge technology, bold thinking, and an unwavering focus on our customers, we’re redefining what it means to move the world.
We’re proud of our inclusive, collaborative culture, one that empowers every individual to thrive and shape meaningful change. This is an incredibly exciting time to become part of our journey. Join us and be a part of a forward‑thinking environment where your ideas can make a real impact. We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to help us drive change and redefine the automotive landscape.
About Our Finance Undergraduate Programme
We’re looking for six enthusiastic Undergraduate Placement students ready to put their financial awareness, commercial insight, and interpersonal skills into action. From the moment you join, you’ll be working on topics and projects that make a difference and add value. You’ll push boundaries, set new standards, and deliver outstanding work.
We will be taking one student in each of the following departments:
* Group Controlling – Cost controller for key areas including Legal, Finance & Network Operations. Create budgets, track spend and work with business partners to reduce costs.
* Cars Controlling – Support the MB Management Team on financial performance, reporting, planning and accounting. Create KPI dashboards to steer the Sales Business.
* Vans Controlling – Support senior management with profitability analysis and financial performance reviews. Contribute to month‑end closing, forecasting and continuous improvement projects.
* Accounting – Responsible for month‑end closing activities for multiple Mercedes‑Benz companies and intercompany invoice processing.
* Residual Value – Analyse and forecast residual values for the Car & Van Portfolio. Conduct research, monitor industry trends and collaborate to maximise profitability.
* Group Tax – Gain awareness of tax compliance obligations. Support Customs Compliance, VAT, Employment Taxes & Corporation Tax.
Some Of The Skills You Can Expect To Gain
* Real‑world business knowledge
* Commercial acumen
* Communication
* Collaboration
* Industry knowledge
Additional Benefits
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Candidate eligibility
* Currently studying a degree with an expected 2:1 grade or above. Accounting, finance and related subjects advantageous
* Currently studying a degree that enables you to complete a year in industry before you graduate
* Strong organisational skills
* IT literate and attention to detail
* Excel skills
* Excellent communication
* Exceptional numerical and interpersonal skills
* The curiosity to learn, and seek new ideas and perspectives
* Proactive and confident
* Passionate about joining our brand
How To Apply
Click apply on our careers website. We’ll take you through to the Mercedes‑Benz Group careers portal – our parent company site – where you’ll find a short application form to complete.
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an online video interview, proceed through situational judgement assessments, and finally attend an assessment centre day at our head office in Milton Keynes. Successful candidates will receive a placement offer shortly after the assessment centre.
We’re here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available for candidates who need them. We also offer flexible working options.
Due to UK legislation, we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
Managing Your Data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.
Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo – you’ll be given access to a candidate zone in this system to monitor your application status. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period.
For any questions about personal data, contact the Mercedes‑Benz UK Data Protection Officer at datacompliance@mercedes-benz.com.
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