Society News MMU: January 2018

Dear All, Welcome to this week’s placements bulletin,

Congratulations are in order for two more students this week plus your weekly roundup of live placements!!

Check out some of the great events that are taking place within the next week – these are topics that are consistently coming up now in my 1-2-1’s with many of you! ( Linked In, video interviews, Presentations etc…)

PLACEMENT AMBASSADORS

This week our placement ambassadors have been recording videos in response to the recent Q&A poll that was posted on our facebook page! So keep your eye on our facebook page this week to see the videos as they go live!

MMU Business School Placement Office

PLACEMENTS OFFERED - CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS to Muhammad Yousuf and Chris Black Who have both now secured a placement!!! Very Well done indeed!

PLACEMENT PICK OF THE WEEK
PUMA UK – Business Analyst based in MANCHESTER

PUMA is one of the world’s leading sport lifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting Creativity, Sustainability and Peace, and by staying true to the principles of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions taken.

The Role
Working alongside the Sales Operations Support team, the purpose of this role is to analyse internal and external data to provide regular reports to Puma's European operation. You will work proactively with the Sales Managers and Support team to obtain, analyse and upload relevant data on to various platforms. The data will relate to Strategic accounts, and will support the business in making key budget allocation decisions.

You will be required to maintain a standard of presentation excellence for the sales information whilst liaising with colleagues across the business both in the UK and internationally. As well as sales related data, you will assist the finance department in the compilation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasting. Additionally, you will work with inventory teams to provide seasonal forecasting data in line with the inventory purchasing cycle.

Ultimately you will gain a broad understanding of the data required to run a successful fast moving retail operation. You will see how data facilitates sales growth and you will be encouraged to contribute to the continuous improvement of sales operation by offering solutions in streamlining processes and reporting infrastructure.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants will be in the second year of a business, finance or economics related subject. This role will form a sandwich placement for the year 2018/19. Applicants must be able to demonstrate highly proficient Excel Skills coupled with the ability to manipulate and present data from numerous sources. This will require outstanding analytical and numerical skills as well as well developed planning and organising skills. Problem solving skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are also important.

Applicants will be quick, bright, talented and adaptable with the ability and willingness to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You will be confident to work with others in a lively and demanding sales environment with an outgoing open personality and a strong desire to learn and develop. Team working skills, self motivation and initiative are all essential to this role.

Finally you will be commercially aware with an active interest in both Sports and Fashion.

· **We advise all interested parties to apply well before the deadline. We reserve the right to close advertisements prior to the stated deadline.***

Click here to apply

EVENTS

See below a selection of events that are coming up! Click on the header for more information and to book on.
Wednesday 31 January @ 1.30-2.30 pm, Manchester Law School Room 3.01

Video interviews session led by national law firm Irwin Mitchell! Develop confidence with video interviews and land your dream placement!

Workshop Presenter: Marissa Sanders, Graduate Recruitment Manager, Irwin Mitchell law firm

Linked In session – Tuesday 30^th Jan 2pm – 3pm

Interactive session on how to develop and improve your own LinkedIn profile.

How to present like a professional – Friday 2^nd feb @ 10am – 11am

Get top tips for how to prepare for and structure a professional presentation

PwC Office Open Event – Tuesday 13^th Feb @ 6.30pm

Whether you're an undergraduate, postgraduate, graduate or ready for a second job, you can pick up loads of information about PwC's work and decide which of their career options interests you most at this office based event.

You'll have the opportunity to spend some time in one of the offices across the UK, discovering what PwC do, how, why and where they do it, and who they do it for. You’ll find out where a career with PwC can take you – and how far you could go – and you'll be able to ask PwC staff questions face-to-face and get a better grasp of the business.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Have you manage to book in for your term 2 placement review? During this appointment we will have a catch up on your progress so far, take a look at any applications you are currently working on and in general have a chat and see what we can do to help with your placement journey! Appointments are already getting booked up so please do get yours scheduled sooner rather than later.

To book an appointment direct, simply click https://mycareerhub.mmu.ac.uk/students/appointments/app/topic/14

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING DEADLINES

****Manchester or in surrounding areas that are easily accessible by Public Transport or Car! ****

Puma UK - Business Analyst Sandwich Placement 2018/19

Puma UK

Manchester

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

Working alongside the Sales Operations Support team, the purpose of this role is to analyse internal and external data to provide regular reports to Puma's European operation

LeadX Ltd- Assistant Finance Analyst 2018/19

LeadX Holdings Ltd - IT

Altrincham

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

LeadX Ltd are looking for a university level student for a one year placement. You will be working in a busy finance department in the Altrincham area.

Fircroft- Finance Intern 2018/19

Fircroft Group

Birchwood, Warrington

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

The placement offers keen finance students the resources to gain hands on experience to add to their theoretical knowledge and will help them gain the skills and experience to pursue a career within the Finance industry.

NHS ECCCG - Finance Support Officer 2018/2019

NHS Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group

Macclesfield

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

In the ever changing and complex work of healthcare, the CCG is pursuing the best and most forward thinking individuals to join the innovative team and work together with internal and external colleagues on providing the highest standard of healthcare services for local population

**** Opportunities outside of the Manchester (and surrounding) area ****

General Electric - Finance - Internship/Placement 2018/2019

General Electric (GE)

United Kingdom

Closes - 30 Jan, 2018

Over your 12-month internship you'll work in a Finance business environment gaining invaluable skills and experience. The opportunities available will cover all areas of finance from financial planning and analysis to order execution.

Oxford Economics - Industrial Placements for 2018 -19

Oxford Economics

London

Oxford

Closes - 30 Jan, 2018

Oxford Economics is one of the world’s foremost global forecasting and research consultancies We have a fantastic opportunity for hard-working economics students to join our teams in Oxford and London on a one year industrial placement

Illumina - Accounting Analyst Placement 2018/2019 (new)

Illumina

Cambridge

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

Illumina -Data Analyst / Business Analyst Placement 2018/2019 (new)

Illumina

Cambridge

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

CME Group - Finance Placement 2018/2019

CME Group

Belfast

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

The Finance Intern will join our Belfast Accounting team which consists of 10 individuals who provide financial support to EMEA entities within CME Group. The Accounting team is responsible for 15 UK subsidiaries & one branch office of CME Group.

P&G - Finance & Accounting 6-9 months Internship

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Harogate

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

Are you ready to gain real work experience with the largest Consumer Goods Company in the world and set the path for your future career? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you. In Finance & Accounting, we have a big agenda that spans across our entire business.

EY - Industrial Placement 2018/2019

United Kingdom

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

If you’re smart, curious and ambitious, EY will give you all of the opportunities you need to make an impact on your career, and the wider world. With plans to double global revenues by 2020, and 212,000 people working out of 700 offices in 150 countries, EY will help you build your future.

The Vine Yard Group - Finance Accounts Placement 2018/2019 (new)

The Vine Yard Group

Berkshire

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

This is an exciting opportunity to join the finance team at The Vineyard Group. Finance support the whole group which consists of 3 owned hotels, 2 golf courses and a wine import company, as well as the management arm of the business.

Iceland - Industrial Placement Programme 2018/2019 (new)

Iceland Foods Ltd

Deeside

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

There’s never been a better time to join Iceland on a 12-month Placement Programme as we were recently named Supermarket of the Year 2017 Grocer Gold Award, which is just one of a number of awards that highlight & celebrate our presence as one of the most innovative food retailers in the UK.

CME Group - Finance Placement 2018/2019 (new)

CME Group

Belfast

Closes - 31 Jan, 2018

Kind Regards

Cara Walker| Placement & Project Coordinator | (Working days are Wed AM, All day Thurs & Fri )

Direct Line: 0161 247 3382

Email: cara.walker@mmu.ac.uk

Placement Team: 0161 247 3711 or businessplacements@mmu.ac.uk

Twitter: @MMUPlacements

For more information on Placement opportunities: http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/business/placements.php

PT Work Experience - with B.A Sports Academy

See below for the job academy. Apply via MMUFuturesExchange

http://bus.mmufuturesxchange.com/

B.A Sports Academy

We are a friendly team who are passionate about delivering high quality, fun multi sports activities as an extension to the school day. We deliver both specific sport breakfast clubs and a wide range of after school sports activities across KS1 & 2.
Our focus within each sport discipline remains the same whether it be a high energy football session or a focused dance session; that is to nurture each young person and offer development around both sport and social skills to support ever growing development. Currently working in 9 schools, our professional coaches provide high quality coaching sessions across a variety of different sports in schools.

We have recently taken on 1 MMU student and are now looking to take on an additional 1 or 2 more students. The successful students will be responsible for assisting the Managing Director manage B.A. Sports Academy’s current staff, ensuring excellent service is delivered to our clients. You will also helping with general daily duties which will include social media, marketing, attending meetings, liaising with our clients, administrative duties, marketing, social media, the recruitment of new coaching and identification of business development opportunities.

As B.A. Sports Academy continues to expand, this role will provide an opportunity to develop and progress within the business. You will work closely with the managing director to develop the company’s expansion strategy further.

This role will benefit the successful student immensely. You will learn a lot about the logistics of a company in this role and have a better understanding on how to maintain a profitable business. You will be a voice of the company, and our young Managing Director is willing to listen to any ideas you put forward. There is also the potential to gain further paid employment with us and a bonus.

We are based between Innospace which is part of MMU and WeWork at No.1 Spinningfields which is a collaborative work space for small businesses. It’s a great place with a coffee bar, table tennis tables and a beer pump!

by Anne Thompson - Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 7:32 PM

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