Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner Intern in the Group Finance Department to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Coventry.

Summary:
We are hiring Finance Business Partner Internship to support our FBP team on daily finance actions for a US listed automotive company -Lotus Technology.

The structured internship offers hands-on experience in invoice processing, supplier payments, and financial record-keeping, - a strong start to a career in commercial sales and finance.

The duration of this internship is 4 months. Full-time is preferred, but employment can be flexible for part-time.

What you'll do:

• Processing and matching supplier invoices

• Subcontractor invoices & payment notices

• Goods receipting

• Supplier & subcontractor statement reconciliations

• Dealing with supplier & subcontractor queries via telephone and email

• Dealing with project and site teams to resolve queries via telephone and email

• Overhead invoices processing and coding

• Supporting sales team on dealer invoices

• Posting payments applications on Corporate BPM system

• KPI reports

What you'll bring:

GCSE in: Math's and English (grade C or above/4-9)

A Level in: 3x A Levels (English/Math's or Business) (grade A* - C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.

Skills:

• Communication skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Customer care skills

• Problem solving skills

• Presentation skills

• Administrative skills

• Number skills

• Analytical skills

• Team working

What you'll learn:

• Record transactional data.

• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.

• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.

• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.

• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.

• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

• Record transactional data.

• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.

• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary. • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks

• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.

• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays - pro rata.

• Pension scheme access. 

• Private Healthcare.

• Family Friendly policies.

• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Coventry office. This role will be working on-site.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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