Business Control Undergraduate Placement

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Salary: £23,915.49

Contract: 12-13 months FTC Start dates are usually in June/July

Hybrid working: We want you to get the best out of your placement, so we operate a hybrid policy where undergraduates work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times where you will need to be in more frequently depending on the needs of the business.

To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement.

Please consider before applying if you live more than 60 minutes away from post code MK15 8HG, that you would need to relocate to either Milton Keynes or be a commutable distance (within 60 minutes).

We’re looking for two undergraduates to join our Business Control team within Risk & Controlling as a Business Controller Undergraduate. You will have the chance to support sales growth, margin improvement, and business development through performance reporting, analysis, and commercial decision support. If you’re eager to kick-start your career, possess a good understanding of business performance, finance, data analysis and commercial decision making, and have a genuine passion for the field, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Design and develop scheduled and ad hoc reporting on profit and performance, including month-end activity.
• Update and analyse reports and processes used to support business decision making.
• Support business cases and growth plans to improve business performance.
• Collate, interrogate and analyse datasets across Contract Hire, Finance Lease, Corporate and Value Added Products.
• Track, review and evaluate Retailer Terms on a quarterly basis.
• Support auditing, reconciliation, and invoicing of tactical investments.

What are we looking for?

• Currently studying a business, finance or related degree that requires a placement year.
• Research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and numeracy.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ideally Tableau or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage large teams.
• Logical, adaptable, and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Interest in the automotive sector and how commercial decisions drive business performance.
• Ability to organise workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively with stakeholders.

Why apply for an undergraduate placement with VWFS?

Here at VWFS you'll be able to kick start your professional experience in the workplace. We take on 49 undergraduates each year which we find really helps our undergraduates as you all go through the programme, building your knowledge and networks together.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our ‘Degreed’ platform and a bespoke development programme throughout your placement year delivering personal management, technical and soft skills including building successful relationships, presentation skills, IT skills and data literacy.
• A supportive environment and network of colleagues to help you get your best out of the year - in a recent survey, 100% of our undergraduates said they felt valued and supported.
• The opportunity to work on real life business projects and deliver impact around topics like sustainability.
• Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop
• Subsidised onsite restaurant with a range of hot and cold breakfast and lunches.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace
• Social gatherings and team events & volunteering opportunities.
• Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre

Discretionary benefits include:

• Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on both personal and Group company performance (pro-rated)
• Car schemes*: The opportunity to join our popular car scheme plus car insurance cover.
• Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults). Private medical insurance is available following successful completion of probation.

Please note: Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

• More information about car schemes

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