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United Utilities

Finance Internship - (12M Placement)

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United Utilities
Manages water supply and sewage treatment across North West England, producing and recycling drinking water.
Year‑long finance internship handling accounting, reporting, budgeting and analysis.
8d ago
Entry-level
Internship
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
recordkeeping
audit support
budgeting
financial reporting
period close
variance analysis
  • To ensure continuous improvement by generating imaginative ideas for better ways of working
  • Financial recordkeeping: Maintaining accurate financial records, including posting journal entries, updating ledgers and reconciling accounts
  • Audit support: Supporting external audits by providing necessary financial information and assisting auditors in their review
  • Budgeting (CBP) / Forecasting (LBE): Engaging with budget holders, consolidation of ZBB templates, central review and challenge of cost driver assumptions and efficiency plans and ensuring alignment with overall organisational goals and strategies
  • Stakeholder collaboration: Working closely with budget holders to gather financial information and align with business strategies
  • Reporting: Preparing business unit financial statements, management reports and regulatory reports. Providing commentary on actual and forecasted financial performance against budget
  • Period-end close: Performing various period-end close activities including posting journals, performing reconciliations, adjusting accruals and preparing control accounts
  • Financial analysis: Monitoring and investigating variances in actuals / forecast (LBE) against budget and financial KPIs
  • Performance measurement: Collaborating with business units to develop financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. This includes analysing historical financial data, identifying trends, and making projections to support strategic decision-making
  • Work collaboratively with the Business Partnering Team to achieve common goals
  • Spend control reporting: Refresh report and conduct variance analysis on key discretionary spend areas ahead of Executive Performance Meetings.
What you bring
communication
microsoft office
resilience
flexibility
time management
  • You should possess excellent written and interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate and influence across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • You must be highly computer literate and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • You should possess the resilience and willpower to succeed in a commercial environment.
  • You should be able to be comfortable working flexibly across a range of tasks and activities to deadlines, be able to prioritise your time.
Benefits
  • You will be on track for a minimum of a 2:1 in your degree and undertaking a placement year during your studies at university.
  • An in-person interview and presentation
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
  • complete an online application form
  • attend an in‑person interview and presentation (available 17 nov – 19 dec)
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
  • offer subject to satisfactory disclosure and barring service (dbs) / disclosure scotland check
Company
Overview
Founded 1995
Year Established
Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.
7+ Million People
Population Served
Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.
£1.9B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
30+ Facilities
Renewable Energy Plants
Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.
  • It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
  • The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
  • Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
  • Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.
Culture + Values
  • We put people first.
  • We care about the environment.
  • We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
  • We are committed to making things better for everyone.
  • We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
  • We deliver what we promise.
Environment + Sustainability
50% by 2025
Carbon Emission Reduction
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.
15% by 2025
Water Leakage Reduction
Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.
£1.6B over 5 years
Environmental Investment
Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.
90% Sustainably Sourced
Sustainable Supply Chain
Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.
  • Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.
Inclusion & Diversity
40% Women
Senior Leadership Gender Balance
Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.
50% Women
Entry-Level Gender Mix
Target for women representation in entry-level roles.
12% Minority
Board Members from Ethnic Minorities
Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.
  • Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
  • Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.
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