What you do here

The Controlling Intern has a key role in the GTR/DIS Finance team, located at the head quarter in Kilchberg. In our global team structure, the Controlling Intern is responsible for the efficient and effective execution of central, operational finance tasks covering several regions and is the owner of the Finance processes.

The Controlling Intern is a hands-on person, who has a strong background in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, is thinking strategically and is adapting quickly to changing environments.

In this internship, you are closely working with the Sales and Marketing Controller, Head of Controlling and CFO in Kilchberg, and in addition will support the Regional Finance Managers around the globe in their responsibilities. You will gain insights into Performance Management, Reporting, Planning/Forecasting, Data Management and Digitalization projects.

Financial Analysis

• Support in generating and analyzing the sales part of P&L in monthly & yearly closings
• Controlling of target delivery on customer- and product-contribution level

• Support in data management, including master data maintenance
• Ensure high data quality throughout all processes

• Preparation, coordination and consolidation of monthly sales rolling forecast
• Support in generating and coordinating the planning cycles (budget, latest estimates)
• Providing insights and strategic advice through scenario modelling

• Preparation of management and financial reporting, including performance dialogues and CEO comments
• Support for ad-hoc requests for analysis from management, sales, marketing and according understanding for the GTR/DIS business
• Project support for improvement of Finance tools & applications (BI/Reporting, Planning Tool, Contract Management, etc.)

When you fit in with us

• Minimum Bachelor degree with focus on Finance / Business Administration
• Strong interest in Finance & Controlling
• Solid Finance and accounting background
• Strategy and business focus by understanding the business, providing decision-support and suitable recommendations
• Risk and control knowhow as well as strong work ethics
• Technology and data affinity, going along with strong analytical skills to win beneficial insights from data
• Drive for results, by monitoring progress, meeting deadlines and interacting with stakeholders to achieve the maximum
• Entrepreneurial spirit, embracing change and acting as a change agent for upcoming initiatives
• Advisory and consultancy mindset, including good communication skills
• Process-driven, well-structured problem-solving approach
• Team-player attitude, building positive work relationships and working across functional boundaries

Our extras

• Well-being
• Development
• Mobility and flexibility
• Family-friendly environment - properly insured
• Diversity and inclusion
• Perks and leisure activities

About us

We make the world a sweeter place.

We are currently represented in over 120 countries, with headquarters in Kilchberg. Our main markets are Europe and North America. Furthermore, Lindt & Sprüngli is accessible from every corner of the world thanks to its extensive global network of distribution partners, subsidiaries and almost 500 of its own Lindt boutiques.

Over 1000 dedicated people work at the Kilchberg, Altendorf and Olten sites. Every single one of us is important. Together as the Lindt team, we give our best every day and make the difference.

Contact

Interested? Then show us your best side. Sara Tokovic is looking forward to your online application.

Sara Tokovic

HR Administrator