GSK IBL – Finance Associate (Ermington)

• 12 month paid internship commencing in Jan 2018
• Gain invaluable industry experience
• Work in an organisation that makes a difference

We currently have two exciting and dynamic Finance roles in Consumer Health and Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) in Ermington, Sydney.

What we're looking for in a candidate:

• You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor Degree in Business/Commerce or Accounting
• An interest in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry is favourable
• Strong passion and interest in the placement field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to quickly build strong internal & external networks
• Support change and innovation
• Strategic thinking and problem solving skills

For a brief description of each of these placements please see below:

Brand Finance Associate

The ANZ Finance Business Partnering Team supports the Consumer Healthcare Division of GSK. We provide a management reporting service, support strategic decision making and manage the financial planning process.

In this role, you will:

• To provide financial information and analysis to the ANZ Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Responsible for Trade and investment spend for the local market
• To provide finance business partnering services to the Marketing Team through partnerships with decision makers to facilitate the best possible financial outcomes and drive real value.
• Coordination, preparation and review of monthly Sales Rolling Forecasts, Quarterly Forecast updates and Annual Budget for Australia.
• Manage, prepare and review the month end and Daily Sales position for the local market
• Coordination, preparation and review of monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting for Australia and New Zealand.

GMS Finance Business Associate

The GMS Finance Business Partnering Team supports the Consumer Healthcare Division of GSK. They provide a management reporting service, support strategic decision making and manage the financial planning process.

In this role, you will:

• Provide financial information and analysis to the GMS Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Provide finance business partnering services to the GMS Manufacturing Leadership Team through partnerships with decision makers to facilitate the best possible financial outcomes and drive real value.
• Assist in capital flows to ensure that investments are aligned with business strategy, generating adequate returns on investment and promote proper management in capital spend.
• Assist to drive and support cross functional delivery of targeted efficiencies in Material Usage and Purchase Price Variance. Support all analysis around theses variance for accuracy of reporting.

About GSK

GSK is a science-led healthcare company, with a proud history in Australia dating back to 1886. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Preventing and treating disease is challenging and inspiring work. We support, develop and reward the people that make-up our talented workforce. Our diverse business is made up of distinct areas: Pharmaceuticals (including vaccines) and Consumer Healthcare.

Why work for GSK?

• Gain real work experience that will put you at a competitive advantage to your peers
• Work in a highly collaborative, supportive work culture with people who enjoy what they do.
• Gain additional training outside of your work
• Be a part of a community of other IBL students & form real friendships

How can you apply?

1. Please apply via the link or through our career website and follow the linked job areas.
2. In your application, you must include your Australian work right status, University name, Bachelor Degree, expected completion date and current stage of degree. Applications without this information will not be considered.
3. Please note, eligibility criteria state you must be in the penultimate or final year of your Bachelor degree, in the relevant discipline. Full Australian working rights are required prior to application.
4. For details on the IBL Program and GSK, visit our career website.

Applications close 1 September 2017.

Any specific questions can be made directly to Sarah Wilde at GSK at sarah.x.wilde@gsk.com