Business administration specialist - apprenticeship

Position Business Administration Specialist – Apprentice (Milan) Overview Siemens Digital Industries drives the digital transformation of discrete and process industries, combining automation, Industrial Edge, software, digital twins, and Industrial AI. The apprenticeship will focus on enhancing personal and professional skills with mentor support. Responsibilities

Support finance activities including order entry, change orders, invoicing, credit notes, goods receipt, and stock item control. Co‑operate with Operations teams and cost center managers to monitor and control costs, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets and financial targets. Ensure accuracy of accounting records and commercial documentation in ERP systems such as SAP. Complete month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing tasks, including KPI tracking and monthly postings. Regularly monitor and evaluate project KPIs. Implement and maintain internal risk control standards. Extract data from various tools/systems (e.g., SAP), consolidate and analyse it, and develop, automate, and maintain reporting templates. Analyse the digital skills needed for the finance role in the future and support digitalisation.

Requirements

Less than 30 years of age in accordance with the Italian apprenticeship contract. Diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Management, Economics, Management Engineering or a similar field. Excellent command of Italian and English languages. Aspirations to develop a finance path and grow within the company. Good knowledge of Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Power BI and SAP considered a plus. Finance internship experience considered a plus. Ability to work in a team and view every task from the customer perspective. Role model for openness and inclusiveness as a non‑negotiable cultural element. Eligibility to work in Italy.

Benefits

Flexible work environment: trustful, inclusive, results‑driven; hybrid and remote working enabled by innovative tools and devices, including personal computer and smartphone and Wi‑Fi reimbursement. Welfare programmes: health insurance extendable to family, professional and extrapoffessional accident insurance, free on‑site lunch options. Continuous learning opportunities for personal and individual growth. Inclusive team culture that encourages authenticity.

Compensation The indicative gross annual salary range for apprenticeship contracts is between €28,475 and €35,700, depending on educational background. Salary steps increase progressively with seniority and acquisition of skills, in accordance with the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL). Equal Opportunity Siemens is an equal‑opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr