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Internship International Finance / Controlling – Consumer Brands

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Henkel

18d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Düsseldorf

AI generated summary

  • You should be a business student with finance experience, fluent in English, skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.
  • You will support top management in decision-making, collaborate with global teams, drive process improvements, and enhance digital finance solutions while engaging in marketing and sales projects.

Requirements

  • Student who has successfully passed first semesters of business-related studies, ideally focused on controlling, finance or accounting
  • First relevant work experience, preferably internationally in area of finance, e.g. controlling, M&A, corporate finance
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Profound knowledge in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel
  • Team player with excellent communication and very strong analytical skills
  • Pro-active mindset, out of the box thinking and high degree of performance orientation
  • Starting date as of May/June 2025, minimum duration 4 months, preferably 6 months

Responsibilities

  • Work in an international, dynamic, and agile team at headquarters constantly striving to shape the future of HCB
  • Actively support top management as a business partner in decision-making and steering of the global HCB business with intense exposure
  • Collaborate closely with various international stakeholders and departments around the globe
  • Actively drive change, e.g. by developing global state of the art controlling & reporting processes and tools or getting involved in our Marketing and Sales projects
  • Drive ongoing digitalization of finance and controlling
  • Ideal position for top talents to accelerate their career

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship has a minimum duration of 4 months, with a preference for 6 months.

When is the starting date for the internship?

The starting date for the internship is as of May/June 2025.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be students who have successfully completed their first semesters of business-related studies, ideally focused on controlling, finance, or accounting.

Is previous work experience required for this role?

While not mandatory, first relevant work experience, preferably in international finance areas such as controlling, M&A, or corporate finance, is preferred.

What language skills are necessary for applicants?

Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English.

Are specific technical skills required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have profound knowledge in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

What type of work will I be doing during the internship?

Interns will work in an international team, support top management in decision-making, collaborate with various stakeholders, and drive digitalization in finance and controlling.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship offers an attractive salary between €1050-2095 gross per month, depending on the duration and type of internship.

What qualities are preferred in candidates for this internship?

Ideal candidates should be team players with excellent communication and analytical skills, a proactive mindset, out-of-the-box thinking, and a high degree of performance orientation.

Does Henkel promote diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Henkel welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, genders, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

Leading with our innovations, brands and technologies. We are: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1876
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.