STAGE - Planning & Reporting Controller at Volkswagen Financial Services | Italy
Supports the Controlling Manager and Controlling team in Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning activities and, more in general, support the organization to achieve financial and operational objectives.
Role and duty – core business
* Support month‑end reporting related activities, ensuring timely, accurate and consistent submission of standard report to HQ and qualitative reporting to the internal Top Management
* Involved in the budgeting and forecasting processes: planning, data collection from all departments, consolidation, challenge data, present relevant reports to the local management and HQ
* Support the implementation and control of measures related to P&L and Balance Sheet items
* Control business KPIs by analysing consistency and deviation between budget, forecast and planning and propose corrective actions to local management
* Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the budget, forecast and prior year
* Identify issues and advise management on action plans and operational strategies to solve them
* Prepare and analyse reports on costs and margins, including specific analyses to support any management decisions
* Prepare and analyse the monthly reports on market/channel/product performances
* Support pricing definition and analysis
* Support a continuous development of controlling methods and systems to monitor the economic efficiency of the business
* Support the development of tools and reports to measure the business performance
* Take part in the implementation and roll‑out of Finance IT systems and tools in order to support and automate controlling activities and reporting
* Carry out specific analysis when needed
Competences
* Degree in Economics or Finance
* Previous experience in financial Controlling in a multinational company
* Solid knowledge of planning and control principles and methods
* Good accounting knowledge
* Good knowledge of financial mathematics is preferable
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Advanced SAS knowledge
* Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence
Personal flairs
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken
* Optimistic, proactive and structured approach to work with good analytical and process analysis skills
* Strong problem solving attitude
* Willing to work well in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented and rapidly changing environment
We offer
* Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation and cross‑functional teamwork
* Global Impact: Work within a brand that’s part of Volkswagen’s prestigious network
* Work‑Life balance: Supportive and inclusive environment for your professional development
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance
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