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Centrica

Finance Summer Intern Review

at Centrica

Internship (1 Month+)

Finance, Accounting

Windsor

Review Submitted: August 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.3/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My task was to help the Energy Marketing and Trading Financial Control team with their month end processes and key tasks, so a variety of tasks using Excel and software such as SAP and Endur. Also attending team meetings and learning more about what the team does, as well as conducting research into different aspects of the business unit. Had interactions with my line manager on a daily basis and members of the team.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I would say so, as I was making valuable contributions to the team in what was an extremely busy period for them. So it was critical for me to get things right and make sure I was efficiently asking for help if required. Also during the charity challenge it was crucial for me to be professional and carry Centrica's reputation throughout.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt key excel skills, which I didn't have before, as well as my personal development such as self-confidence, communication and teamwork. Using new software has also helped me to develop digitally and learn a sense of commercial awareness and priorities.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received plenty of support, both within my team and outside. I received help in terms of developing my soft and hard skills, as well as on specific tasks when I wasn't sure what to do.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I found a great atmosphere, quite relaxed and amicable, but also focused when it needed to be. This was great as I experienced both scenarios and as a result I developed overall in a better sense.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed the internship, meeting all the interns and everyone at the company. I enjoyed the atmosphere here, as well as the responsibilities and roles given to me during my time here. Having the chance to branch beyond my daily role whilst doing the charity challenge was a fantastic experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Centrica
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Centrica
Prepare as well as possible in the application process, especially for the Assessment Centre. If you do get the role, take every opportunity available and reach out to as many people as possible because they are all very helpful!
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