Financial control summer intern Review

BAU tasks such as reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and streamlining processes to increase efficiency within my team. Identifying opex costs to allocate to the correct division, investigating the NZC process to set up a new division to allocate costs to via manual journals, clearing payments for old invoices, investigating postings to old cost centres and improving the workday 3 file. Involves collaborating with different teams and thorough use of SAP and Navision.

I have deepened my understanding of accounting and Centrica/British Gas as a business- understand the financials and their impact. Confident in my ability to use SAP and Navision as well as writing journals. Increased my confidence in myself to ask questions and set up meetings. Can confidently work collaboratively to deliver my work as well as building my network of contacts.

I was given a lot of responsibility. I was briefed on my projects then it was for me to investigate and contact the relevant people to achieve the brief. I took full responsibility in my projects and used the network of contacts I gained for any help. Id update my manager and they would provide me with helpful feedback and was always there to support me.

I had lots of support. My manager was always there for a quick meeting to help me with work along with my team, buddy, graduate admin team and other teams who I had to contact to help me with my projects. Everyone was very happy to help me and took the time to support me. Even though this was a virtual internship, I always felt like there was people there to help me.

Everyone was so lovely and supportive. Everyone I messaged, whether in my team or in a more senior role was happy to take the time to have a meeting with me. Everyone was so supportive and there is lots of networks that host different events so I felt like part of a community even though I was working remotely.

I really enjoyed my internship. I learnt so much- about finance, about working in a big company and the energy industry. I met so many lovely people and really felt part of the company. I didn't think I would feel so included and have so much fun during these 7 weeks with this internship being online so I am so happy it surpassed my expectations. I would love to work here again.

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Be confident and chatty. Show you have a passion for Centrica and net zero but also show there is more to you than just work. Show how you follow the code and values as they are an essential part of being at Centrica. Also show that you are keen to learn and not be scared about asking questions. I wanted to join because I am keen to learn more about finance and the energy market.