Praktikum Finance Herzogenaurach

 GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS  

• Financial Analysis and Reporting Support: - Perform financial analyses for strategic decision-making. - Prepare reports on business plans, budgets, performance, and forecasts. - Develop tools and dashboards to improve processes and insights availability. - Assist in creating internal and external financial reporting / statements.  
• Business Partnering and Decision Support: - Provide insights for Business Partners and / or Senior Management. - Enable fact-based decision-making process by defining, analyzing, and creating transparency on KPIs. - Identify risks and opportunities and derive recommended action steps for stakeholders. - Develop and implement communication packages to present results, recommendations, and solutions. 

• Internal Control Systems: - Assist in revising adidas' global key control framework and enhancing internal controls through digitalization and automation initiatives.
  - Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify process risks, conduct risk analyses, and suggest remediation actions for control deficiencies.
  - Support internal audit assessments, follow up on remediation plans, and seek guidance from the Corporate Internal Audit team.

 
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

• Student of Business Administration, Economics, or Finance with a focus on Finance, Controlling, Accounting or related fields. 
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), German proficiency is a plus. 
• Strong MS Office skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel. 
• Knowledge of Alteryx, MicroStrategy and Power BI is beneficial. 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp tasks quickly. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 

Requirements

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship  
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations) 
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate) 
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2025 - September 2025
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

Benefits

• Employee discounts on products 
• Chances to attend and take part in on campus events and sponsored events/games 
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and Learning Portal 
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups 
• International intern community and work environment 
• Regular development conversations as part of your role 
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities 
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health 
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible) 
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.098,00€, compulsory internship 1.590,00 € (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)