Intern

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Group Finance Director and the wider Strategy, Finance, Insights and Business Change teams. The intern will act as a business generalist, supporting strategic planning, analysis, and business-wide decision-making. Working closely with colleagues across different teams, the Intern will help develop, communicate, and monitor strategic plans and business objectives. The role provides exposure to how strategy is developed, tested, communicated and executed at the Group level, including support for Board and Committee activity. It is well-suited to a high-performing undergraduate who is intellectually curious, analytical, and keen to understand how senior leaders operate. Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Helping coordinate the Group strategic planning cycle and related activities across the business
• Liaising with teams to gather inputs, track progress, and follow up actions
• Supporting testing and validation of strategic assumptions through data and analysis
Analysis & Insight
• Analysing data, research and business information to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Supporting scenario analysis and option evaluation under guidance from senior team members
• Turning complex information into clear, concise insights for senior audiences
Board & Executive support
• Helping prepare Board and Committee packs, including analysis, narrative and presentations
• Supporting the creation of high-quality PowerPoint decks and briefing materials
• Attending selected senior meetings to capture actions and support follow-ups
Strategic Projects & Initiatives
• Supporting cross-functional strategic initiatives across the business as required
• Contributing research and analysis to emerging priorities and leadership requests
• Acting as a central point of coordination across priorities, meetings and deliverables
General Business Support
• Supporting planning, organisation and prioritisation across the GFD's wider team; strategy, finance, insights and business change
• Helping improve ways of working, clarity and flow of information, Throughout the internship, the Intern will be supported by the Group Finance Director and members of the wider Strategy and Finance leadership team. Support will include:
• Regular one-to-one check-ins to provide guidance, feedback and prioritisation support
• On-the-job coaching on structuring analysis, building executive-level presentations and communicating with senior stakeholders
• Exposure to how senior leaders think about trade-offs, decisions and governance, with time to ask questions and reflect
• Clear objectives and expectations, with support to help succeed
This internship is designed as a supported stretch role. The Intern will be trusted with meaningful work while having access to coaching and oversight to help them learn and grow. Your Recruitment Journey We're focused on providing an application, assessment and onboarding journey that is fair, consistent, diverse and inclusive for all, allowing us to hire top talent based on the skills and behaviours pivotal to your and our success. Your process
• Screening call with Talent Acquisition Team
  
  We are looking for an enthusiastic University student who has:
• Strong analytical thinking and a comfort level working with data
• Ability to structure information clearly and communicate it simply
• High attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders (with support)
• A proactive, "can-do" mindset and willingness to learn
• Studying a relevant degree (e.g. Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or similar)
• Interest in strategy, consulting, finance or general management
• Experience using PowerPoint, Excel and basic financial or data analysis