Finance Strategy & Planning Intern

Finance Strategy & Planning InternThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

At Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), we advance the way people live and work by delivering intelligent, secure, AI-powered networking solutions that connect people, devices, and applications everywhere.

We are looking for an ambitious and high-potential Finance Intern to join our UKI Sales Finance organisation in HPE Winnersh. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity designed for an individual at the beginning of their career who is eager to develop their knowledge and skills over their 13-month placement with HPE.

You will receive ongoing mentoring, coaching, and practical experience supporting financial forecasting across multiple business segments, gaining hands-on experience driving critical finance processes, and preparing reporting packages for senior leaders, as well as exposure to business development, networking technologies and AI-driven solutions. The role combines business support, customer engagement and community-building activities, providing an excellent foundation for a successful career in Business Finance.

Location: Winnersh, UK

Start Date: 1 July 2027 (13-month placement)

What you'll do:

• Supporting UKI business forecasting, with specific focus on driving operational progress and forecast predictability for the GreenLake business.
• Supporting material vendor rebate tracking and financial recovery across UKI.
• Presenting and clearly communicating important financial information on a weekly and quarterly basis using a variety of mediums.
• Creating and providing reporting packs for senior executives that present financial performance within the business and assist in crucial decision-making processes.
• Providing valuable feedback, thoughts and opinions to the finance and strategy teams, using an analytical approach.
• Supporting community-building activities across the wider HPE Winnersh site.

What you'll need:

• Currently in the second year of an undergraduate degree (three years, or four including an industrial placement) and available for a 13-month placement from 1 July 2027.
• A degree background that can demonstrate finance, business and analytical skills is preferable.
• On track to achieve a 2:1
• Ability to demonstrate some work experience or participation in meaningful extra-curricular activities.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office package to a high standard (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and to learn and act within limited time constraints.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using different mediums.
• Strong work ethic, a willingness to grow and develop with HPE, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work with a level head under pressure.
• A great team player who is also able to work independently.

Accessibility

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Personal & Professional Development

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Unconditional Inclusion

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