Franke
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
16
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Off Campus
Closing Date:
19 Mar 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
  
Job Title: Finance Intern
 
Job Description: 
The Finance Intern will support the UK Finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis, and operational support across the Franke UK Home Solutions business. This role provides exposure to a multinational, matrixed environment and offers hands‑on experience across key finance processes including month‑end reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, and commercial performance tracking. The internship is designed to support skill development in financial operations and business partnering.
 
Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Assist with month‑end closing activities, including journal preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Support the preparation of management accounts, dashboards, and KPI reports.
Conduct cost, margin, and sales performance analysis to support decision‑making in the UK cluster.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Help consolidate budget and forecasting inputs from cross‑functional teams.
Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for the Finance Manager and senior leadership.

Operational Finance Support

Assist in monitoring purchase orders, invoices, accruals, and supplier queries.
Support credit control processes including customer account reviews and tracking outstanding balances.
Work with the supply chain and commercial teams to analyse stock, pricing, and product performance where required.

Data Integrity & Systems

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial data in SAP and Excel models.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes, automation, and reporting accuracy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, HR, and Operations teams to provide financial insights.
Participate in projects relating to compliance, sustainability reporting, or internal controls.

Key Relationships

Internal: Finance Manager UK, UK Finance Team, HR, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Cluster Finance Leads, EMEA Finance stakeholders.
 
Details
Dates: June - July 2026
Hours:  Up to 16 hours per week, 75 hours total
Location: Franke UK Ltd. | MIOC, Suite 1, Styal Road | Manchester M22 5WB  
 
The Company
 
We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Home Solutions division is the world’s leading provider of smart systems for domestic kitchens. Drawing on a long history of reliability and expertise, we help our partners enhance their businesses and provide outstanding kitchen and cooking experiences to our consumers by offering complete solutions for food preparation and cooking.
 

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who have:
 
Essential
Studying towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Excel; interest in ERP systems such as SAP.
High attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a hybrid, multicultural environment.

Desirable
Understanding of UK financial regulation and VAT basics.
Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, or retail environments.
Interest in CIMA/ACCA pathways.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
 
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 19 March 2026.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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