MISSION: Support business results by assisting the Finance & Controlling team in the preparation and analysis of financial data and reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under supervision. The internship is designed as a learning experience, contributing to the development of financial skills in a structured industrial environment.
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CONTEXT: The Finance & Controlling function within a business organization (Market / BU / Plant / Group HQ) supports management decision-making through accurate and reliable financial data. Within this context, the intern supports the deployment of Group guidelines related to: Cost control and efficiency Budget and financial forecast processes Financial reporting standards Support to projects and performance assessment The intern works in close collaboration with the local Finance team and Shared Service Centers, under continuous supervision.
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MAIN PURPOSES OF THE JOB: The Finance / Accounting Intern is part of the controlling team and contributes to daily financial activities within a defined scope, under the supervision of the Finance Manager.
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Main activities include: Support the accounting department during month-end / quarter-end closing activities, assisting in data collection and basic checks Assist in keeping financial systems updated timely and accurately, in coordination with local and central accounting teams Contribute to the preparation of regular reporting and scorecards, including simple variance analysis Support the budget and forecast processes through data updates and assumptions tracking Assist in improving existing reporting tools and analyses (mainly Excel-based) Support basic financial analyses related to costs, projects, or investments Help monitor the cost structure of the assigned area and prepare supporting analyses Contribute to the maintenance of an appropriate internal control environment, supporting documentation and follow-up activities when required All activities are carried out with progressive autonomy and continuous guidance.
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SIGNIFICANT DATA: Depending on the assigned scope, the intern may be exposed to: BU : Turnover / Investments / P&L; expenses / COS / of markets Factory : COGS / Industrial expenses and variances / Industrial Investments MAIN SKILLS REQUIRED: Education Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or similar Experience No previous professional experience required Previous internships or academic projects in finance are a plus Languages Italian: fluent English: good working knowledge French is a plus Technical & Soft Skills Good knowledge of Excel (mandatory) Interest in accounting, controlling and finance Analytical mindset and attention to detail Willingness to learn and proactive attitude Main activities include: Support the accounting department during month-end / quarter-end closing activities, assisting in data collection and basic checks Assist in keeping financial systems updated timely and accurately, in coordination with local and central accounting teams Contribute to the preparation of regular reporting and scorecards, including simple variance analysis Support the budget and forecast processes through data updates and assumptions tracking Assist in improving existing reporting tools and analyses (mainly Excel-based) Support basic financial analyses related to costs, projects, or investments Help monitor the cost structure of the assigned area and prepare supporting analyses Contribute to the maintenance of an appropriate internal control environment, supporting documentation and follow-up activities when required All activities are carried out with progressive autonomy and continuous guidance.