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Finance Intern Review

at NBCUniversal

Placement (10 Months+)

Finance

Central London & City

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The Global Finance Operations Record to Report (RTR) Intern supports the delivery and day-to-day execution of the Record to Report function within the International scope (mainly Europe) including general ledger accounting, monthly close, account reconciliations and various other processes perform by both onshore (NBCU) and offshore (BPO in India) teams. The Record to Report Intern supports the highest level of customer service to the end user business unit who rely on the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided. The RTR Intern may also support key finance transformation initiatives.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have a lot of responsibility as my manager works in a different country to me so I have to be resilient and adaptable and make my own decisions. I also have to decide when to prioritise each task based on importance and deadlines.
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?
My digital skills have improved significantly as I use excel everyday as well as other softwares such as SAP, Blackline, Power Bi. I have developed my resilience and adaptability by growing in confidence and making my own decisions.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot of support and guidance. We have weekly one-on-ones with our managers to discuss ongoing projects and progress. This helps keep track of ongoing projects and progress and we also had a 6 month review to look at what we want to achieve over the final 6 months.
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?
Great company culture and atmosphere around the office. Everyone has a positive attitude and is very nice. Relaxed dress code so everyone feels comfortable with what they are wearing. Company culture focuses on individual development and sees employees as humans rather than assets.
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 enjoyed it as much as possible, made the most of it by attending events such as film screenings and panels. Enjoyed learning about my role and gaining knowledge of the industry and company. Enjoyed working with colleagues and meeting new people.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
Learn about the company and culture before applying. Research the role you are applying for and link to previous experiences and your degree if applicable.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at NBCUniversal
3/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
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