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.
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.
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.
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.
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.