Financial Controlling Intern

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.

What you'll be doing:

Muller is an entrepreneurial company and a genuine market leader in the food and beverage sector. We thrive by driving through innovation, operational excellence and building high-performance international teams. Our people love to work here because they make a meaningful impact every day. 

This is your chance to experience the dynamic world of finance within an award-winning FMCG business. 

The Opportunity 

We are offering two 13-month finance placement opportunities within our Yogurts & Desserts (MYD) division: 

• Commercial Finance Placement – Brand & Private Label  
• Operational Finance Placement – Multi-site  

Both Placements provide a comprehensive introduction to finance business partnering, working across multiple departments and sites, while contributing to the growth of our business. It’s an ideal opportunity to gain exposure to a range of financial activities while contributing to business growth .

Roles available 

Commercial Finance Placement (MYD) – Brand & Private Label 

• Support month-end management accounts, taking ownership of specific processes and assisting with commentary on customer performance.  
• Contribute to forecasting & budgeting, helping to refine and review financial plans.  
• Enhance reporting tools to ensure accuracy and usability for various stakeholders.  
• Provide pricing support, updating mechanisms in line with commodity price changes.  
• Assist in business case preparation and tender analysis.  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust data and ad-hoc reporting.  
• Deliver customer insights and analysis to support decision-making.  
• Work on group projects with other placement students. 

Operational Finance Placement (MYD) – Multi-site 

• Support month-end processes, ensuring accurate P&L reporting.  
• Partner with the site operational teams to create forecasts and budgets.  
• Provide insights and analysis for decision-making, including contributing to KPI analysis  
• Improve reporting tools for clarity and relevance.  
• Assist with cost-base performance commentary alongside the Operations Business Partner.  
• Contribute to group projects with other placement students.  

What we're looking for:

We want analytical, numerically minded university students who are proactive, hard-working, curious and eager to learn. You should be:

•  On track for a 2:1 or above in your degree   
• A confident communicator, able to challenge and influence at all levels  
• Strong in numeracy and analysis, with an aptitude for financial modelling  
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities  
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools  
• Holder of a full UK driving license for a minimum of one year  
• Eligible to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold)  

What You’ll Gain 

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.  
• Training, mentorship and opportunities to develop professional skills.  
• A supportive culture that values diversity, wellbeing and personal growth.  
• Competitive salary plus employee benefits  

Why Join Muller?

Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there’s a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours.

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain, and operates Muller Yogurts & Desserts, Muller Milk & Ingredients and Muller Services Ltd.

We make dairy that makes people smile – as well as being nutritious and delicious! From Müller Corner yogurts to the 100% British milk you put in your morning cuppa, our products have been loved across the UK & Ireland for generations.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We want to ensure all candidates have every opportunity to shine. We’ll support you throughout the full application process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. We encourage you to apply ASAP!

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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