Industrial Controlling - Curricular Internship

About the Role:

We are looking for a student to join our Industrial Controlling team through a curricular internship, contributing to the analysis of plant performance within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will support the team in analyzing industrial performance, working on key KPIs and helping translate operational data into meaningful insights. Collaborating with different stakeholders, you will gain exposure to how financial processes connect with business decisions and impact overall plant performance.

The curricular internship will last six months and will be based in our Alba site, with the opportunity to develop your thesis project.

Main Responsibilities:

In this position, you will support the analysis of industrial performance, working with key KPIs to understand plant efficiency and cost dynamics and helping translate operational and financial data into meaningful insights.

You will contribute to planning activities, including budget and forecasting processes, supporting data collection, consolidation and analysis. You will also take part in monthly and recurring controlling activities, including the determination of standard costs and cost estimation for new projects and initiatives.

As part of the team, you will support month-end closing activities, helping organize recurring deadlines and contributing to the accuracy and reliability of financial information and reporting.

Finally, you will collaborate with different stakeholders across functions, gaining practical exposure to the industrial environment and a broader understanding of how controlling processes support plant performance and business decisions.

About You:

You are currently pursuing a master’s degree in Economics, Business Management or a related field and are looking for a curricular internship to complement your academic path.

You have a good knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and you may also have some familiarity with SAP.   

You bring analytical skills, effective communication, and a proactive attitude. You enjoy working collaboratively in team-oriented and international environments, and you are fluent in English. 

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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