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Join Bentley Motors as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history
Bentley Motors is transforming, combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future - becoming completely carbon neutral and having 100% Battery Electric Vehicle offering by 2030.
Our campus
Our Campus, located in Crewe, Cheshire is going through its own transformation and offers unrivalled facilities including free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and an onsite gym.
About finance
The Finance & IT function drive the business to deliver Bentley’s long term value. As a high performing team we work collaboratively across the business to engage, simplify and drive a digital transformation to sustain value growth giving you real–life experience to elevate your career journey in Finance & IT.
There are two industrial placements available:
Please apply for one industrial placement position only, outlining your preference in your cover letter. We will review applications for all suitable positions.
1) Finance engineering
The Engineering and Intercompany Finance Team are responsible for controlling the overall research and development for Bentley, requiring close working relationships with Engineering, Project and other Finance areas. The team are responsible for managing all Intercompany Finance matters ranging from payments for shared development to long term contracts for parts supply. This role would report to the Senior Finance Manager for Engineering & Intercompany. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting a number of improvement projects in the team e.g., the development of project benchmarking system/ overheads management
- Managing the budget of an Engineering Department in Bentley, including attendance at budget meetings and supporting the creation of effective total expenditure status reports
- Conducting financial performance analysis
2) Finance sales & marketing
The Sales & Marketing Finance Team act as a Business Partner to the Sales & Marketing Function. They are responsible for the financial control across Bentley Motors worldwide car sales and marketing activities. The Sales & Marketing Finance Team will give you an insight into a variety of Business Partnering roles, how finance control business activities and how we influence business owners to meet Bentley’s financial targets. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering monthly reports to the Sales & Marketing function and managing monthly budget review meetings
- Supporting the Senior Finance Manager with monthly, quarterly and yearly end close activities
- Assisting the Finance team to improve processes and systems to make reporting more accurate and efficient
About you
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Accounting & Finance, Business Management, or Economics. It would be advantageous to have prior work experience within a finance role, knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a passion for problem-solving. The successful candidate will:
- Contribute to an inclusive culture and safe space for all to learn and grow
- Be open-minded and inquisitive, while planning and prioritising the workload to work effectively with others
- Be tenacious and resilient, but also adaptable to the needs of others
- Take ownership of decisions and strive for the best outcomes
What we offer
You will have access to the following benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Paid volunteering days
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people. This is a philosophy that is embraced by our leaders, championed by our colleague diversity groups and sits at the heart of our Beyond100 Strategy.
