About this role
Job Title: Finance InternLocation: Hybrid (Manchester/ Market Drayton) Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract Hours/Shift Pattern: 9am- 5pm, Monday- Friday Why join the Muller Internship Program?
At Müller, we’re passionate about helping students launch their careers through our dynamic Internship Programmes. Over 13 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while building the skills that matter - technical expertise, leadership, communication, and more. Our tailored learning journey blends real-world challenges with personal development, so you’ll grow in confidence and capability from day one. Ready to shape your future with Müller? Let’s make it happen.
Who is Müller Milk & Ingredients:
Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) is the UK’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. As part of Müller UK & Ireland, MMI supplies around 30% of Britain’s fresh milk and operates a nationwide network of dairies and depots.
We work with over 1,300 British farmers to transform milk into a wide range of products, including Müller Milk and dairy ingredients used by food manufacturers and retailers. MMI is committed to sustainability, innovation, and building a better future for dairy—investing in reducing food waste and improving environmental efficiency across our operations.
What you'll be doing:
Müller is seeking motivated and talented university students to join our Finance team for a 13-month industrial placement.
Join Müller, a market-leading and entrepreneurial business where people are passionate about making a difference. As a Finance Intern within our Milk & Ingredients Finance department, you’ll work closely with a supportive and dynamic team to deliver timely, accurate financial, commercial, and operational insights that support key business decisions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance within a global FMCG environment. If you’re ready to develop your skills and contribute to real business outcomes, Müller could be the perfect place for your placement year.
Key tasks & responsibilities include:
Financial Reporting: Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly finance reports to support informed business decisions.
KPI Reporting – Prepare and distribute reporting analysis and insight into key operational performance measures.
Month-end Processes: Assist with journal preparation and posting, stock reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Management Accounts Liaison: Work closely with the management accounts team to ensure accurate customer performance reporting.
Consolidation and reporting: Support the consolidation and reporting of key finance metrics, such as customer margins and pricing adjustments.
Collaborative Group Projects: Work alongside other placement students on a group project, enhancing teamwork and problem-soling skills.
What we're looking for:
Müller is looking for analytical, numerically proficient students who are personable, outgoing, and capable of working both independently and within a tight-knit team. We’re seeking university students who are on track to achieve a 2:1 and above and are looking for a placement year role.
Key Skills & Qualifications Include:
Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Relationship Building: Ability to engage with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Problem-solving: A proactive, solution-focused mindset.
Teamwork & Initiative: Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
Organisation: Strong time management and attention to detail.
Research & Analysis: Ability to understand data and tailor insights to different audiences.
Project Management: Interest or experience in managing projects.
Numeracy & Analytical Thinking: Confident working with numbers and using data to support decisions.
Digital Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other digital tools.
Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence held for at least one year.
UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.)