Finance Intern – Europe Commercial; hybrid office​/remote

Position: Finance Intern – Europe Commercial (hybrid office/remote)
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 Europe Map 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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