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NBCUniversal

Finance Intern Review

at NBCUniversal

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Finance

London

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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
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.
The key monthly tasks i have completed consists of cash flow forecasts, balance sheet variance analysis, blackline reconciliations etc. My day-to-day starts with a team meeting to discuss the plan of action. No 2 months are the same with ad hoc projects such as audits, accounts payable. Liasing with the AP team and helping the wider business with any AP queries/reaching out to vendors. Quarter closes require further financial reporting.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Definitely - as i have progressed in my internship, i have slowly been given more tasks to do and harder tasks which challenge me. I have been given tasks such as presenting to senior members of the wider team and taking responsibility of communications with the AP team.
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 developed on soft skills such as effective verbal and written communication, networking and teamwork. As well as understanding how to work in a professional environment.
The main hard skills i have developed are using accounting softwares such as SAP, SNAP, AOE and BPC which i had no prior experience using. I have also learnt a numerous amount of Excel functions and formulas. I have developed on my financial accounting skills such as how to prepare journals, reconciliations.
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?
I have support and guidance available to me all the time. My manager and team (as well as the wider business) are always eager to help with any questions i may have and always explain everything to me in great detail to understand.
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?
The company culture and atmosphere is very diverse, relaxed and collaborative. There are constant ways to promote self-growth and learning that are promoted which allowed me to learn a lot about myself personally
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 really enjoyed my time at NBC, i learnt so much about Finance and Accounting as well as the Media and TV. It has been a massive learning opportunity and there have also been so many fun events and activities to do.
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 NBCUniversal
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
There are a huge variety of internships available so make sure to do your research and apply for the business area that you would like to join. Having a genuine interest in TV and media will allow you to really make the most of your experience.
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