Posted Position Title Finance Intern

Job Number	1866198
Business	GE Capital
Business Segment	Capital - International
About Us	GE, founded by Thomas Edison in 1878, created some of the world's most notable inventions such as the carbon filament light bulb, the x-ray machine and the refrigerator to name but a few. GE is currently listed as the 3rd-largest firm in the world and operates through four segments: Energy, Technology Infrastructure, Capital Finance and Consumer & Industrial. GE Capital is one of the region's largest commercial and consumer lenders with around 2,000 employees in the UK. The GE Capital businesses in the UK provides a range of financial products and services to businesses and consumers, including receivables financing, equipment financing, acquisition finance and consumer mortgages and savings. Thanks to GE's rich heritage of building and supporting growth, we provide more than just financing: we bring insight, knowledge and expertise. What does GE offer? Work for a dynamic global company where you will learn professional and practical skills, applying Finance in practice Get inspiration and gain expertise from senior managers Great personal and professional development and training, GE's intern program is also a major source of recruitment for further careers in GE, post-graduation Building confidence, motivation & maturity, as well as development of Microsoft Office skills, communication and data analysis skills GE is committed to diversity. We aim to employ the brightest minds in the world to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles - people like you … Connect with us! GE Capital provides all the latest news and career opportunities directly to you via Twitter @JoinGECapitalEU or on LinkedIn at GE Capital Careers UK. You can also find out what it's like to work with us in this video - Youtube
Career Level	Co-op/Intern
Function	Finance
Function Segment	Administration and Support
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Sale
Postal Code	M33 2GZ
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	Spend your placement year with one of the world's most admired and innovative companies. GE Capital's Undergraduate Intern Programme is a 12-month placement that aims to provide students with real work experience related to their degree. With major offices in Bristol, Manchester and in the London area, we are offering 7 Finance internship placements, 1 of which is based in Manchester.
Essential Responsibilities	The Finance function plays an important role in supporting the business, and the Finance interns will have the opportunity to work within our Financial Planning & Analysis, Controllership, and Pricing teams. You will have the opportunity to gain hands on finance experience, with responsibility in a range of areas including: Support the business in financial and operational forecasting & preparing presentations to communicate to management Producing regular Management Information, on trends, successes and correlations between data sets Operational & Financial Performance Reporting – liaise within the immediate team and across other business functions to compare performance to latest expectations, highlighting key drivers Ad hoc analysis & projects – work with various teams throughout the business to drive projects & analysis Statutory account preparation Ad hoc tax and treasury analysis Identify areas for simplification and alignment, working with manager to find solutions Through the internship, the individual will gain a valuable insight into the operation of a successful business, having responsibility in a range of areas. This is a challenging and rewarding role that will provide an excellent start into a career in finance based areas.
Qualifications/Requirements	Business, Maths, Economics or Accountancy related degree on a 4-year sandwich course Must be eligible to work in the UK Predicted 2:1 GCSE: minimum A-C English and Maths. 3 A-Levels grades A-C. We require you to clearly highlight on your CV your educational achievements, including Higher Education and secondary school grades (or equivalent). Please note, by not providing this as part of your application submission on your CV will cause a delay in progressing your application. Have demonstrated commitment to any of full/part-time/voluntary roles, particularly in an office/numerical environment is desirable
Desired Characteristics	Strong problem solving and analytical skills to support and drive project decisions. Assertiveness/Initiative Good interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of stakeholders. Clear thinking to be able to plan, evaluate priorities, and consider available resources. Creativity and problem-solving skills Concern for detail and accuracy Displays a "can do" attitude Demonstrates teamwork