Mercedes-Benz Finance Undergraduate Placement

Duration: 13 months

Location: Milton Keynes

Start date: 2 August 2027

Applications close: 27 November 2026

About us

At Mercedes-Benz Cars, we're passionate about developing the next generation of talent. Our Undergraduate Programmes are designed to give you the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real impact from day one, while helping shape the future of mobility through innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer experiences.

We believe great careers start with the right support, which is why you'll be encouraged to explore new ideas, build valuable skills and learn from experienced colleagues across the business. Together, we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can contribute confidently and reach their full potential. Our culture is built on respect, equal opportunity and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger, helping us deliver better outcomes for our customers, colleagues and communities.

About our Finance Undergraduate programme

We’re looking for six enthusiastic Undergraduate Placement students ready to put their financial awareness, commercial insight, and interpersonal skills into action. From the moment you join, you’ll be working on topics and projects that make a difference and add value. You’ll push boundaries, set new standards, and deliver outstanding work.

We will be taking one student in each of the following departments.

Group Controlling

In this department, you will be the cost controller for several key areas of the business including our CFO/CEO, Legal and Operations departments. You will manage the month end process for these areas, correctly recognising costs via accruals and prepayments. Additionally, you will work with your business partners to create budgets, track their spend and maximise cost efficiencies by challenging cost decisions.

Cars Controlling

In Cars Controlling, you will support the team with all items affecting financial performance, including reporting, forecasting and accounting. Our work spans across several business areas such as New Cars, Used Cars, After-sales and Product pricing. The tasks you take on will be related to each of those areas, giving you a broad perspective of overall performance. You will also create tools, such as KPI dashboards, that give our operational business partners information in a digestible, user-friendly way to support insight and decision making.

Vans Controlling

In Vans Controlling, you'll support senior management with profitability analysis and financial performance reviews, gaining valuable insight into strategic decision-making. You'll also play a key role in month-end closing and forecasting processes, contributing to management KPI reporting, providing dealer pricing support, and working on continuous improvement projects to optimise our business performance.

Accounting

In the Accounting Department, you will be responsible for month-end closing activities for a number of Mercedes-Benz companies. You will also be responsible for a variety of other topics, for example being involved in intercompany invoice processing.

Residual Value

In this department, you will support with the analysing and forecasting of residual values for the Mercedes-Benz Car & Van Portfolio. You will conduct in-depth analysis and research to support decision-making, monitor industry trends and collaborate with internal teams to maximise profitability.

Group Tax

In Group Tax you will gain an understanding and awareness of the various tax compliance obligations of a large global brand. You will support the department with Customs Compliance, VAT, Employment Taxes & Corporation Tax.

Some of the skills you can expect to gain:

·        Practical business insight gained from real-world challenges

·        Sharp commercial awareness and an understanding of what drives performance

·        Clear, confident, and professional communication skills

·        A deep understanding of our industry and how it’s evolving

What's in it for you

As well as the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, with a great team and culture, you will receive:

·        Thirteen-month programme based in our offices in Milton Keynes

·        A competitive salary

·        25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays

What you'll bring

·        Currently studying a degree with an expected 2:1 grade or above. Accounting, finance and related subjects advantageous

·        Currently studying a degree that enables you to complete a year in industry before you graduate

·        Organised, detail-focused, and proactive

·        Excel-savvy with strong digital skills

·        Clear communicator and collaborative team player

·        Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn

·        Confident taking initiative and solving problems

·        Passionate about technology and innovation

·        Excited to grow your career with Mercedes-Benz

What's next?

Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal – our parent company site. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete.

If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an online video interview so we can get to know you a little better. Candidates who progress will then complete a set of online situational judgement assessments. Those who are successful will move on to the final stage, an Assessment Centre with the Finance Team at our head office in Milton Keynes, where you’ll learn more about being an undergraduate here and meet our team. Successful candidates will receive a placement offer shortly after the interview.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process?

We want every candidate to feel supported throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to help you participate fully and comfortably, please let us know. We're committed to creating an accessible experience and will work with you to provide any support or adjustments you may need.

Right to work

Due to UK legislation, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Managing your data

We care about your personal data. The UK General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.

Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.

Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo – you’ll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek ‘job alerts’ once you are registered in Taleo and it’s possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period. Contact us as careers@mercedes-benz.com for further information.

If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Chief Officer of Corporate Data Protection for the Mercedes-Benz Group at the following address: HPC W079 70546 Stuttgart , data.protection@mercedes-benz.com.