Financial Accountant Intern

## Description

The Estée Lauder Companies is currently recruiting for a Finance Intern on a 13-month placement opportunity to join an experienced and committed Finance team at Whitman Laboratories, a manufacturing site responsible for producing around a fifth of Estée Lauder’s global sales output.

The Finance Intern will provide support across a broad range of finance activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working collaboratively with members of the Finance team, the role will support key activities linked to financial reporting, month-end processes and the day-to-day operation of the Finance function.

This position offers the successful candidate exposure to a broad spectrum of Finance, including Financial Accounting, Operations Finance, Fixed Assets and Cost Accounting, providing a valuable opportunity to develop an understanding of how Finance supports manufacturing performance and wider business decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Support the Finance team with activities linked to the monthly reporting and month-end close process.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of finance reports, supporting schedules and other financial information.
• Complete basic reconciliations and data checks, helping to ensure financial information is complete and consistent.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of departmental expenses, overheads and accruals.
• Gain exposure to Fixed Assets and capital expenditure reporting and provide administrative support where required.
• Support Operations Finance activities and gain an understanding of manufacturing performance and financial reporting.
• Gain exposure to Cost Accounting, including production volumes, manufacturing costs, labour information and variances.
• Assist with reviewing differences between actual results, budgets and estimates, with support and guidance from the wider Finance team.
• Support general Finance administration, including maintaining documentation, updating spreadsheets and filing supporting information.
• Contribute to Finance projects and process improvement activities to support the continued development and efficiency of the function.
• Gain practical, hands-on Finance experience through a range of activities tailored to business needs and individual development, with support and guidance from the wider Finance team.

## Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a relevant degree, ideally in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to learning, with an interest in developing an understanding of Finance within a manufacturing environment.