Internship - Reporting & Financial Management

The Reporting & Financial Management Team at PIC plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and transparency of the company’s financial information. Our work supports PIC’s financial decision‑making, regulatory reporting obligations and long‑term business strategy. The team oversees the production of high‑quality financial reporting, manages day‑to‑day finance operations and ensures that PIC’s operating expenses are well controlled and understood.

This internship offers hands‑on exposure across different finance specialisms and provides valuable insight into how a regulated financial services organisation manages its financial operations.

About the Internship Programme

This internship is part of PIC’s Early Careers Programme and offers 8 weeks of on‑the‑job experience within Reporting & Financial Management team. As an intern, you’ll work on innovative projects, develop valuable skills, and be part of a collaborative and supportive culture that fosters professional growth and development. The internship is fully office‑based (5 days a week in London). The internship will run from 15th June 2026 - 7th August 2026.

What you’ll do

As a Reporting & Financial Management Intern, you will:

• Learn how PIC’s purpose of paying the pensions of current and future policyholders is supported through effective financial management and reporting.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the finance team, including note‑taking, creating templates, running reports, drafting internal meeting agendas and maintaining electronic filing.
• Attend internal meetings to gain exposure to how finance teams collaborate and deliver reporting, accounting and financial management activities within agreed timeframes.
• Support ongoing projects and business‑as‑usual activity across the finance function, including daily, weekly and monthly processes and month‑end activity.
• Carry out research into financial, regulatory and industry topics, reading published materials to build your understanding of financial services and how this applies to PIC.
• Gain hands‑on exposure across areas such as Financial Reporting, Finance Accounting and Expense Management, depending on business needs.

Requirements

What we’re looking for

You’re someone who:

• Is capable and willing to learn, applying new knowledge across systems, processes and financial information.
• Is confident asking questions when something is unfamiliar and seeking clarity to move forward.
• Can adapt and flex your approach to meet the needs of different tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with numbers and financial data.
• Takes a logical and structured approach to delivering work.
• Prioritises effectively and communicates progress clearly to colleagues and managers.
• Works in an organised way, using tools and strategies to deliver efficiently.
• Takes ownership of your learning and development, building both technical skills (such as analysis and financial understanding) and non‑technical skills (including self‑awareness and relationship management).

Eligibility

To be eligible for this internship, you must:

• Be a second‑year university student at the time of application, graduating in 2027
• Be able to commit to the full programme dates: 15 June – 7 August 2026
• Have the right to work in the UK

Why Reporting & Financial Management?

If you are numerate, analytical and interested in building a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, this internship provides a practical introduction to finance within a regulated financial services organisation. It’s a great opportunity for students studying Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or another numerate discipline, and for those interested in pursuing a professional accounting qualification in the future.

Benefits

In addition to a your base salary, you will be given daily lunch vouchers to use in our internal Cafe and receive travel reimbursement* for the duration of your internship.

DEI at PIC

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we're proud of our progress, we recognise there's work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.