Business Insight Intern

Introduction

McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, is an innovative and people-oriented company backed by a leading multinational brand. Currently, there are 189 McDonald’s restaurants in Switzerland, run by 46 independent entrepreneurs (franchisees). Because our business is growing fast, we are looking for talented people to strengthen our main offices that provide support to all restaurants. At McDonald’s Switzerland, Strategy & Insights plays a central role in transforming data and market intelligence into actionable insights that support strategic decision‑making and business performance.

To complement its Strategy & Insights department based in Crissier, McDonald’s Switzerland is looking to fill the role of :
Business Insight Intern (80‑100%)

We are looking for a Business Insight Intern to join our Team for a 12‑month internship. This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience and build strong foundations in a fast‑paced, collaborative and digitally driven environment.

To strengthen our Strategy & Insights department at our administrative headquarters in Crissier / Lausanne, we are looking for a Business Insight Intern (80‑100%) for a duration of 12 months, starting on April 1, 2026, or as agreed. Under the supervision of your internship supervisor, your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparation, monitoring, and analysis of weekly and monthly reports on sales, product mix, and promotions
• Updating and preparing PowerPoint presentations for the monthly performance review presented to the Executive Committee
• Ad hoc analyses on our BI platform
• Monitoring KPIs for the McDonald’s app and conducting ad hoc analyses as required
• Creation, review, management, and regular updating of the Item database
• Monitoring competitors’ developments, including their promotional activities and the growth of their restaurant networks

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, digitally curious and comfortable taking ownership.

• You are studying economy and management or have completed your studies in this field
• Reliable, diligent, and able to multitask while remaining well organized, you can prioritize your work according to different deadlines and coordinate your tasks with those of your team.
• Able to take responsibility and work independently, you are flexible and proactive.
• You have a strong analytical mindset and are comfortable working with numbers. You have an excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint and are eager to further develop your skills with these tools.
• You have very good knowledge of French and English, both spoken and written;
  German is an asset.
• Recognized as a serious individual, you are naturally curious and open‑minded, enjoy helping others, and like working as part of a team.
• You are not afraid of challenges and appreciate dynamic work environments.

• A 12‑month full‑time internship within the Strategy & Insights department
• The opportunity to gain professional experience within an international company that still retains a human scale
• Attractive conditions in an appealing work environment
• Hands‑on experience supporting real business initiatives
• Coaching, learning and development in a supportive team environment

• Flexible working: the ability to work remotely to achieve the best possible balance between work and private life. Home Office is possible. Working hours are flexible in agreement with the leader, taking into account business and individual needs.
• Active talent management: targeted engagement in personal learning and skills development, on‑site or via e‑learning
• Employee well‑being: contributions to wellness activities.
• Attractive discounts in our restaurants and food for employees.
• Program packed with exclusive discounts on our partner platform, corporate benefits.