
Finance & Control Intern
Nestle
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brussels • Belgium
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Job Level
About the role
- Support the Finance team in closing activities and periodic reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually), including analysis and preparation of management-ready presentations
- Perform periodic controls to ensure accuracy and consistency between forecasted and actual results, with a particular focus on Commercial Conditions, Cost of Goods Sold, Marketing spend, and other key financial drivers
- Contribute to the forecasting and planning process, supporting data preparation, reviews, and follow-up with stakeholders
- Work closely with Business Controllers, Sales, and other Nestlé functions to ensure financial alignment and data reliability
- Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for optimisation in ways of working, proactively proposing improvements and escalating issues when relevant
Requirements
- You are fluent in English (working language)
- You are pursuing or have completed a university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
- You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
- You are a problem-solver: you search for solutions independently, analyse root causes, and explore options before reaching out for support
- You demonstrate autonomy, curiosity, and a strong sense of responsibility in your work
- You are well-organised, able to manage priorities, and comfortable working with deadlines
- You have strong MS Excel skills; knowledge of SAP and/or Power BI is an advantage
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in a leading FMCG and international environment
- Exposure to real business topics with close interaction with senior finance stakeholders
- A diverse and dynamic intern community
- Learning sessions, networking events, and social activities organised for interns
- Competitive internship allowance
- Transport reimbursement
- 3.5 days of paid leave
- Up to 15 days of work from abroad
- Flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisforecastingdata preparationreportingcost analysispresentation preparationprocess optimisationroot cause analysisproblem-solvingstakeholder management
Soft Skills
communicationautonomycuriosityresponsibilityorganisationtime managementindependenceanalytical thinkingadaptabilitycollaboration