At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain real-world finance experience and tackle exciting business challenges.
- Company: Join Unilever, a leading FMCG company with iconic brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, gym memberships, and 28+ days holiday.
- Other info: Hybrid working with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and a passion for business success.
The predicted salary is between 27898 - 27898 £ per year.
Our Unilever Industrial Placement (IP) Programme is designed for students who are completing a year in industry as part of their degree studies. In the UK, our IP programme is a 12-month development scheme, for which we recruit top-performing undergraduate talent, with fresh ideas who are eager to gain exposure to real-world challenges. All new joiners are given real responsibility from day one and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business. Alongside this, they receive one-to-one mentoring and support to aid their development and help them achieve their goals. These programmes provide a variety of experiences, enabling individuals to learn, grow, develop personally and professionally, build confidence and gain a comprehensive understanding of the business.
What do 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 in achieving 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.
What could your day-to-day role include (depending on your role)?
- Working in either a local or global role with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders.
- Driving performance by ensuring our resources are driving sustainable and profitable growth.
- Analysing data to bring impactful insights to the business teams.
- Developing communication and storytelling skills to translate finance for non-finance partners to drive meaningful actions.
- Delivering short-term plans, whilst 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.
- Learning how to use business tools such as Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint to a professional standard.
Programme details
- Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days weekly at our London Blackfriars or Kingston office.
- Applications open: Monday 14 September 2026
- Applications close: This is a rolling deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in case applications close early.
- Start date: June 2027
Industrial Placement (IP) Application Process
- Stage 1 – Online Application & IP Simulation: Complete an online application form before completing our interactive IP simulation, designed to give you insight into our organisation and the programme you’re applying for.
- Stage 2 – Online Assessments: Complete a numerical reasoning assessment and a verbal reasoning assessment.
- Stage 3 – Digital Interview: Complete a video interview.
- Stage 4 – Pre-Screening Interview: Attend a virtual pre-screening interview with a member of our recruitment team.
- Stage 5 – In-Person Discovery Centre: Attend an in-person discovery centre alongside fellow candidates.
What Can Unilever offer YOU?
- A competitive Salary of £27,898.00
- End of Placement Bonus
- Subsidised Gym Memberships - availability varies by site
- Discounted Staff Shop
- 28 days (pro rata) of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Opportunity to join one of our Future Careers Development Teams.
- 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.
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Unilever Industrial Placement Programme - Finance - UK employer: Unilever
Unilever is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to sustainability, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects in the energy and packaging sectors.
