Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated Finance Intern to join our European Commercial Finance team. This role offers hands‑on exposure to commercial finance in a global life sciences organization, combining day‑to‑day financial support with ownership of a Europe‑wide OPEX process improvement project.
Key Responsibilities Commercial Finance & Business Support
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the European commercial organization
* Contribute to quarterly forecasts across revenue, margins, backlog, cash, and related KPIs
* Prepare financial analyses and presentations for monthly and quarterly leadership reviews
Reporting & Performance Management
* Assist with management reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking
* Support month‑end and quarter‑end close activities
* Analyze product profitability, margin trends, and working capital performance
Cross‑Regional Collaboration
* Work closely with finance managers across European countries to ensure alignment
* Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic discussions
OPEX Process Improvement Project
* Lead the documentation and improvement of OPEX governance and expense management processes across EuropeMap current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and propose standardization opportunities
* Develop clear guidelines and best‑practice documentation
* Present recommendations and outcomes to the Finance Director and broader finance team
Required Qualifications
* Recent graduate with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
* Strong analytical skills with solid Excel proficiency
* Good understanding of financial and accounting principles
* Fluent English (written and spoken)
* Self‑starter with the ability to manage priorities and work independently
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior internship experience in finance or accounting
* Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
* Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
What You’ll Gain
* Practical experience in European commercial finance within a global organization
* Ownership of a high‑impact process improvement project
* Direct mentorship from senior finance leaders
* Insight into the life sciences industry and European commercial operations
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