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Finance Intern (Hayu and EMEA Networks) Review

at NBCUniversal

Placement (10 Months+)

Finance

London

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - 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.
FP&A:
- Supporting the team to deliver detailed and accurate financial estimates for budget and forecasting purposes
- Data analysis to support the team including subscriber analysis and foreign exchange tracking through the use of Tableau, Excel & Retool
- Supporting the Senior FP&A analyst with PO raising and invoice approvals for the marketing team
- Training on PO raising and invoice approvals to the wider business
- Management of music royalties budget and varianceanalysis, as well as relationship with Footprint
- Monitor and report Travel & Entertainment spend against budget
- Collaborate with Creative department reflect budget allocation with focus areas and stay abreast of opportunities with AI
- Preparing materials used by wider Hayu and Networks team, such as subscriber tracking
- Ad hoc analysis work
Controllership:
- Open PO review/maintenance including analysing costs vs budget as necessary
- Preparing reporting to music collection societies and assist with month-end accruals
- Assist with Accounts Payable queries, i.e. vendor details or invoice processes
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes - I was given autonomy on Music License Fees, Account Payables (Purchase Orders, Invoices, Vendors), Month-End Analysis on some P&L lines.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes - I have gained confidence in presenting in front of senior staff, analytical skills and improved teamwork and communication
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?
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?
I had a lot of support and guidance from my team, I felt like I could easily ask them questions if I needed any help.
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 think everyone is super friendly.
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 my placement, I think what I have learnt and the people I have met during this job makes it rewarding. There has been challenges but I think its part of the experience.
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 NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
Make sure you know how to talk about your previous experiences and how it can apply to the role youre applying to at NBC.

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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