Finance Undergraduate Placement

Mercedes-Benz Finance Undergraduate Placement

Duration: 13 months

Location: Milton Keynes

Start date: 2 August 2027

Applications close: 27 November 2026

About us

At Mercedes-Benz Cars were passionate about developing the next generation of talent. Our Undergraduate Programmes are designed to give you the opportunity to learn grow and make a real impact from day one while helping shape the future of mobility through innovation sustainability and exceptional customer experiences.

We believe great careers start with the right support which is why youll be encouraged to explore new ideas build valuable skills and learn from experienced colleagues across the business. Together we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong can contribute confidently and reach their full potential. Our culture is built on respect equal opportunity and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger helping us deliver better outcomes for our customers colleagues and communities.

About our Finance Undergraduate programme

Were looking for six enthusiastic Undergraduate Placement students ready to put their financial awareness commercial insight and interpersonal skills into action. From the moment you join youll be working on topics and projects that make a difference and add value. Youll push boundaries set new standards and deliver outstanding work.

We will be taking one student in each of the following departments.

Group Controlling

In this department you will be the cost controller for several key areas of the business including our CFO/CEO Legal and Operations departments. You will manage the month end process for these areas correctly recognising costs via accruals and prepayments. Additionally you will work with your business partners to create budgets track their spend and maximise cost efficiencies by challenging cost decisions.

Cars Controlling

In Cars Controlling you will support the team with all items affecting financial performance including reporting forecasting and accounting. Our work spans across several business areas such as New Cars Used Cars After-sales and Product pricing. The tasks you take on will be related to each of those areas giving you a broad perspective of overall performance. You will also create tools such as KPI dashboards that give our operational business partners information in a digestible user-friendly way to support insight and decision making.

Vans Controlling

In Vans Controlling youll support senior management with profitability analysis and financial performance reviews gaining valuable insight into strategic decision-making. Youll also play a key role in month-end closing and forecasting processes contributing to management KPI reporting providing dealer pricing support and working on continuous improvement projects to optimise our business performance.

Accounting

In the Accounting Department you will be responsible for month-end closing activities for a number of Mercedes-Benz companies. You will also be responsible for a variety of other topics for example being involved in intercompany invoice processing.

Residual Value

In this department you will support with the analysing and forecasting of residual values for the Mercedes-Benz Car & Van Portfolio. You will conduct in-depth analysis and research to support decision-making monitor industry trends and collaborate with internal teams to maximise profitability.

Group Tax

In Group Tax you will gain an understanding and awareness of the various tax compliance obligations of a large global brand. You will support the department with Customs Compliance VAT Employment Taxes & Corporation Tax.

Some of the skills you can expect to gain:

Practical business insight gained from real-world challenges

Sharp commercial awareness and an understanding of what drives performance

Clear confident and professional communication skills

A deep understanding of our industry and how its evolving

Whats in it for you

As well as the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a great team and culture you will receive:

Thirteen-month programme based in our offices in Milton Keynes

A competitive salary

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

What youll bring

Currently studying a degree with an expected 2:1 grade or above. Accounting finance and related subjects advantageous

Currently studying a degree that enables you to complete a year in industry before you graduate

Organised detail-focused and proactive

Excel-savvy with strong digital skills

Clear communicator and collaborative team player

Curious adaptable and eager to learn

Confident taking initiative and solving problems

Passionate about technology and innovation

Excited to grow your career with Mercedes-Benz

Whats next

Once you click apply well take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal our parent company site. Here youll find a short application form to complete.

If your application is successful youll be invited to an online video interview so we can get to know you a little better. Candidates who progress will then complete a set of online situational judgement assessments. Those who are successful will move on to the final stage an Assessment Centre with the Finance Team at our head office in Milton Keynes where youll learn more about being an undergraduate here and meet our team. Successful candidates will receive a placement offer shortly after the interview.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process

We want every candidate to feel supported throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to help you participate fully and comfortably please let us know. Were committed to creating an accessible experience and will work with you to provide any support or adjustments you may need.

Right to work

Due to UK legislation we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Managing your data

We care about your personal data. The UK General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.

Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.

Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo youll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek job alerts once you are registered in Taleo and its possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period. Contact us as for further information.

If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting please contact the Chief Officer of Corporate Data Protection for the Mercedes-Benz Group at the following address: HPC W0Stuttgart .