BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Global Financial Planning & Analysis- Intern
Contract Type: 6-12 months- Internship
Location: Bonn, Germany
Disclaimer: Please note that this job advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for the position.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a “Best Place to Work”.
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in a global finance environment? As a Global Financial Planning & Analysis Intern, you will support DHL Supply Chain's Global FP&A team in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and digital finance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your analytical and financial planning skills while working with senior stakeholders and contributing to innovative reporting and automation solutions across a global business. You will gain exposure to key controlling processes, financial performance management, cash flow steering, and modern finance technologies including the Microsoft Power Platform. If this sounds like a team, you'd like to join … keep reading.
Eligibility Criteria
This internship is part of a local scheme with universities in Germany. The main eligibility criterion is to be actively enrolled in a university program throughout the entire duration of the internship. You will be required to provide documentation such as your ID, student visa, and enrollment certificate as part of the eligibility verification process.
Your key accountabilities include:
Tasks:
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Supporting the preparation of global financial reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for DHL Supply Chain.
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Assisting in the creation of presentations and insights for divisional senior leadership and top management.
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Maintaining, enhancing, and developing standard and contract reporting processes to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
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Supporting budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities while gaining exposure to core controlling processes, including cash flow management.
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Contributing to the delivery of the finance digitalisation roadmap through the development of reporting and automation solutions using tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Query.
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Supporting projects focused on data analytics, KPI reporting, and predictive solutions to enhance business performance insights.
What are we looking for from you?
Qualifications:
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Currently enrolled in a degree programme in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related discipline.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
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A structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach, with a strong affinity for working with numbers and data.
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Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills combined with a proactive, reliable, and collaborative mindset.
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A genuine interest in digital finance and reporting tools, with experience or exposure to Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate) considered advantageous.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the Globe. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.
