Finance Intern – Europe Commercial (hybrid office/remote)

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Finance Intern to join our European Commercial Finance team. This role offers hands-on exposure to commercial finance in a global life sciences organization, combining day-to-day financial support with ownership of a Europe-wide OPEX process improvement project.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Finance & Business Support

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the European commercial organization
• Contribute to quarterly forecasts across revenue, margins, backlog, cash, and related KPIs
• Prepare financial analyses and presentations for monthly and quarterly leadership reviews

Reporting & Performance Management

• Assist with management reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Analyze product profitability, margin trends, and working capital performance

Cross-Regional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance managers across European countries to ensure alignment
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic discussions

OPEX Process Improvement Project

• Lead the documentation and improvement of OPEX governance and expense management processes across Europe
• Map current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and propose standardization opportunities
• Develop clear guidelines and best-practice documentation
• Present recommendations and outcomes to the Finance Director and broader finance team

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with solid Excel proficiency
• Good understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in finance or accounting
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in European commercial finance within a global organization
• Ownership of a high-impact process improvement project
• Direct mentorship from senior finance leaders
• Insight into the life sciences industry and European commercial operations