Internship - Financial Controller with German
The opportunity
The Controlling Intern will support the Controlling/Finance team in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, financial analysis, and performance reporting. This internship provides hands-on experience in management accounting, financial planning, and ERP/BI tooling within an international organization.
Day-to-day responsibilities
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling forecasts.
• Support month-end close activities, including cost center accounting and variance analysis.
• Help develop and maintain management reports (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, KPI dashboards) for leadership teams.
• Perform data extraction, validation, and reconciliation from the ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools.
• Assist with cost allocations, activity-based costing, and headcount/overhead analysis.
• Support variance analysis and explanation of deviations versus budget/forecast.
• Prepare simple management reports and status updates related to performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand drivers of performance and provide financial insights.
• Help maintain organized digital documentation and maintain standard operating procedures for controlling processes.
• Participate in internal trainings, team meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perks & Benefits
At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:
• Hybrid Working Policy
• WFH & Flexible Working Hours
• Build connections within team and across the company, expanding your professional network and paving the way for future career opportunities.
• Take on challenging responsibilities that will stretch your abilities and help you develop as a professional.
• Have exposure to industry-leading tools and techniques.
Who are we looking for
Requirements Education:
• Currently enrolled in university studies (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Controlling, Business, or related fields).
Skills & Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of managerial/financial accounting principles and budgeting.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, filters, lookups, basic formulas)
• English – intermediate level (spoken and written); other languages beneficial in an international setting.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
Competencies:
• Curiosity and motivation to develop in a controlling/ FP&A environment.
• Responsible, organized, and able to follow instructions.
• Proactive attitude with ability to understand processes end-to-end and interact with cross-functional teams.
• Communication skills to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Optional:
• Exposure to driver-based planning, KPI development, and scenario analysis.
• Collaboration with cost center managers to review and challenge actuals vs. budget.
• Involvement in process improvements for reporting automation and data integrity.