Commercial Finance Intern

**Job Overview**:
Are you ready to dive into the world of commercial finance and gain hands-on experience that will kickstart your career?
Our company is offering an exciting hybrid opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Commercial Finance Intern. As an intern with us, you'll have the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals, gain insight into financial analysis, forecasting, and contribute directly to impactful projects that drive our business forward.
If you're eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and ready to make a real difference, this internship is for you.
Join us and embark on a journey where your growth and development are our top priorities.

**Why work for LKQ**:
We are a people first organisation for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy work life balance. We are looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the absolute best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Throughout your placement, you'll:
- Immerse yourself in our company culture, values, and goals, gaining a deep understanding of our products and services.
- Play a pivotal role in supporting our commercial forecast process, collaborating across multiple regions to analyse data, challenge assumptions, and drive informed decision-making.
- Hone your teamworking, planning, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills through real-world projects and challenges.
- Witness first-hand how our teams collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service to our customers.
- Forge meaningful relationships with key project stakeholders, empowering you to drive positive change within our organization.

With mentorship from seasoned professionals and exposure to exciting projects, your internship with us will be a springboard for your future success in the dynamic world of commercial finance.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Join our 12-month finance internship if you're passionate about finance and enjoy strategic thinking.- Bring your inquisitive and analytical mindset to the table, and don't hesitate to share new ideas.
- Commit to the full 12-month internship duration, ideal for students seeking a year-long industry placement.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, simplifying complex information.
- Showcase proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and a strong aptitude for IT systems.

**What we offer**:

- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Hapi benefits retail discount on multiple retailers
- Staff discount, get your own car parts at cost plus VAT
- Pension
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, offering financial and wellbeing support
- Hybrid working, three days in our luxury, newly refurbished offices
- Mentor support