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 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.
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**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
Interactive
session on how to develop and improve your own LinkedIn profile.
How to present like a professional – Friday 2nd feb @ 10am – 11am
Get top tips
for how to prepare for and structure a professional presentation
PwC Office Open Event – Tuesday 13th 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.
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING DEADLINES
****Manchester or in surrounding areas that are easily accessible by Public Transport or Car! ****
Fircroft- Finance Intern 2018/19
NHS ECCCG - Finance Support Officer 2018/2019
**** Opportunities outside of the Manchester (and surrounding) area ****
General Electric - Finance - Internship/Placement 2018/2019
P&G - Finance & Accounting 6-9 months Internship
EY - Industrial Placement 2018/2019
The Vine Yard Group - Finance Accounts Placement 2018/2019 (new)
Iceland - Industrial Placement Programme 2018/2019 (new)
CME Group - Finance Placement 2018/2019 (new)
Kind Regards
Cara Walker| Placement & Project
Coordinator | (Working days are Wed AM,
All day Thurs & Fri )
Placement Team: 0161 247 3711 or businessplacements@mmu.ac.uk
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! ****
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Kind Regards
Manchester Metropolitan University
Business School | All Saints Campus| Oxford Road | Manchester | M15 6BH |
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
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