We are seeking a motivated and analytical Finance & Controlling Intern to join our Controlling team. Reporting to the Regional Finance Executive, you will play a key role in supporting month-end closings, financial reporting, variance analysis, and budget tracking. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial management within a prestigious luxury environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing:
- Assist in the monthly closing process, including accruals, prepayments, P&L reviews, and operational tasks such as order processing.
- Support month end sellout data cleaning and uploading to centralized platform.
- Support month end actualizing and refreshing of operating expenses trackers.
- Prepare monthly reports for management reporting.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting processes.
- Monitor operating expenses and capital expenditure against budgets, identifying variances and trends.
Financial Analysis & Controlling:
- Analyze financial performance by department/cost center and communicate insights to operational managers.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and business case modeling to support strategic decision-making.
Process Improvement:
- Help optimize existing controlling tools, templates, and reporting automation processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and group financial policies.
Profile & Requirements
Education: Currently pursuing a Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields (or a recent graduate).
Able to commit from Jan 2027 to Jun 2027 on full time basis
Experience: Prior internship experience in corporate finance, controlling, audit, or investment banking is strongly preferred.
Skills:
- Strong analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail.
- Proficient in Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables etc).
- Familiarity with SAP, Sage300, Board, or Power BI/Power Query is a strong plus.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP).
Soft Skills:
- Proactive, autonomous, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with non-finance stakeholders.