Placement Year

Financial Analyst 12- month Placement

Consumer and FMCG and Retail
Salary: 
£25,000
Milton Keynes
2524
Position Start Date: 
August/September 2026
Application deadline:
01/05/2026

Are you a  ​team player intrigued to learn more about manufacturing business processes and how finance supports manufacturing environments?  

Lantmännen Unibake are looking for a 12-month Finance Analyst placement, this twelve-month placement offers the chance to gain real world experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment where no two days are the same.

Who is Lantmännen Unibake:

Lantmannen Unibake is a leading global bakery business. With over 30 large-scale bakeries across 20+ countries and sales in more than 60 markets worldwide, Lantmännen Unibake are proud to be the second-largest bakery group in Europe. Their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest food providers.  

What Youll Be Doing:

In this role, youll get involved in a wide variety of activities, including:

  • You will support the Operations and Commercial Finance teams with a broad range of analytical tasks, reporting activities and business partnering.
  • You will gain hands on experience of how finance supports manufacturing environments.
  • Help analyse material usage variances and support root cause investigations.
  • As well as playing a key role in looking at the product cycle of what it costs to financially make the products from initial ideation to the market. 

Requirements: 

  • You must have the Full UK right to work.
  • Looking for students studying Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related numerate degree.
  • IT proficient with intermediate/advanced Excel skills.
  • If you are an inquisitive problem solver wanting to make a difference, then this role is for you.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • You will gain hands-on experience and have the ability to make a tangible impact wheer your opinion matters.
  • Regular team socials and opportunities to network within the business.
  • A strong portfolio of work from real-world projects.