Financial Controlling Intern (Aug 2024)

About BMW Group

BMW Group is a leading German automotive company, renowned for luxury vehicles under the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. They emphasize innovation, performance, and sustainability, shaping the future of mobility.

Your role

As one of their Gen>NEXT students, you will be part of the team from day one and encouraged to add new ideas and value to the business.

The Controlling Intern will support of Controlling Department in Analysis, Reporting, and Steering. Exposure to manufacturing finance environment. Exposure to Financial Reporting, Analysis and Steering. 

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the in the following functions: 

• Supports the Controlling group with requisition steering, and creation of reports and presentations to ensure financial transparency and decision-making.
• Analyses technology costs to support controlling group
• Other duties as assigned

Training & development

Throughout the internship, the Controlling Intern will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, analysis, and steering within a manufacturing finance environment. You will develop skills in requisition steering, report creation, and presentation design, fostering financial transparency and informed decision-making. You will have the opportunity to analyze technology costs, honing their ability to support the Controlling group in strategic financial management.

Benefits

As an intern at BMW, you will have the following benefits:

• Mobile working.
• Mobility offers favourable conditions.
• Attractive work environment.
• The apartment provides for students.
• Attractive & fair remuneration for their talents.
• Employee discounts & price deductions.
• Great atmosphere & nice teams.

Career progression

As an intern at BMW, you can expect a structured and hands-on learning experience, gaining exposure to various departments and projects. Through performance evaluations and mentorship, outstanding interns may be able to secure full-time positions or participate in BMW's prestigious graduate programs, setting the path for a promising career within the organisation.

Work-life balance

BMW strongly emphasises work-life balance, promoting flexible working arrangements and providing opportunities for employees to maintain a healthy integration of their professional and personal lives. The company recognizes the importance of employee well-being, enabling them to thrive both inside and outside the workplace—the ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).

Culture & vibe

At BMW, the culture is characterized by a passion for innovation, a commitment to quality, and a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. The company fosters a collaborative and diverse environment, encouraging employees to embrace creativity, take ownership of their work, and drive the future of mobility forward.

About you

Job requirements & eligibility criteria:

• Pursuing undergraduate business-related degree.
• Microsoft Office.
• German language skills (preferred)
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have full-time status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to complete 3 alternating work terms for Co-op positions. 
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their current university.
• Must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term. 
• The work term dates are August 12th to December 13th, 2024

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• bmwgroup.jobs
• bmwgroup.jobs/in/en/culture
• bmwgroup.jobs/de/en/about-us/benefits/benefits-students.html
• youtube.com/@BMWGroupCareers