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Financial Planning & Analysis Intern Review

at Travelport

Placement (10 Months+)

Finance

Slough, Berkshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I support the FP&A team by keeping reporting packs up to date, support the completion of month-end reporting and respond to ad-hoc tasks.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a fair amount of responsibility that gradually increased over the duration of the placement.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I’ve strengthened my technical skills in Excel and IBM Cognos, using them more confidently for analysis and reporting. I’ve also improved my presentation skills by clearly communicating the monthly volume story and key drivers
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
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 good support from my manager and also other colleagues about how to best utilise my placement to prepare myself for future career success.
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?
3/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture is genuinely positive and welcoming, especially for interns and new starters. People are approachable and supportive, which creates an environment where I feel comfortable asking questions, learning quickly, and building confidence without fear of judgement
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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’ve really enjoyed my placement at Travelport. The intern cohort has created a positive environment and helped me settle into my first year in a professional workplace. The role has progressed well in difficulty, it wasn’t too much too soon, but it still stretched me along the way, which has ultimately been the driver of my development
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travelport to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Travelport
Make the most of it by saying yes to opportunities, getting involved, and volunteering for tasks that help you learn and grow. Take time to build relationships across the business, because getting to know people and asking questions will accelerate your development and make the experience more enjoyable.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Travelport
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
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