Finance Intern, SSA

In this Finance Intern, SSA position Finance & Controlling Support Assist in preparation and consolidation of financial reports and management insights Work together with the Cluster Controller on various initiatives to support with business development and growth as well as with Operational Excellence Support financial planning and analysis activities, forecasting, and performance tracking across the cluster Support monitoring of financial performance to enhance transparency and support decision making Assist in tracking key finance areas, including: Cash flow and treasury; Working capital and collections (OTC); Payables (PTP); RTR and intercompany topics Support data collection, validation, and follow-ups with country finance teams Executive & Administrative Support to SSA CFO Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for SSA CFO and leadership discussions Coordinate meetings, agendas, and action tracking Support structured follow-up on key topics across SSA finance teams Assist in organizing finance reviews, governance meetings, and workshops PMO & Project Coordination Support tracking and coordination of finance initiatives and transformation projects Maintain project trackers, timelines, and status updates Follow up with stakeholders to ensure delivery against agreed actions and deadlines Support preparation of updates to management and key stakeholders Contribute to improving structure, organization, and discipline across ongoing initiatives Cross-Functional & Strategy Alignment Work closely with Strategy, Business, and other support functions Support alignment of finance initiatives with DGF strategy and cluster priorities Assist in preparation of materials for business reviews and strategic discussions Support coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity Communication & Coordination Support communication across SSA finance teams by consolidating updates and tracking deliverables Act as a coordination point to ensure clear follow-ups and accountability Help improve visibility of key topics, risks, and priorities Continuous Improvement Support finance projects aimed at improving processes, reporting, and efficiency Contribute ideas to enhance consistency, standardization, and digital ways of working Assist in tracking improvements and implementation progress Now, here is what we need from you! Change Management: Leading and managing the process changes, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption. Collaboration: Working effectively with the teams, cross-divisional teams, and external partners to achieve common goals. Decision Making: Analyzing the data to make informed, timely and effective decisions for optimal financial results. Digitally Adept: Proficient in using data analytics tools, digital platforms and technologies for productive management and reporting. Effective Communication: Conveying insights and implications clearly and concisely to the team and stakeholders. Flexible Mindset: Stay resilient in the face of challenges and opportunities, e.g., new regulations, market conditions, organizational changes. People Management: Build and maintain a motivated, high-performing finance team that consistently contributes to the overall success. Basic understanding of key finance processes, including: Controlling & Financial Planning: Budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking RTR (Record to Report): Financial close and reporting processes PTP (Accounts Payable): Invoice-to-payment process OTC (Collections): Accounts receivable and collections Cash Flow Management: Monitoring liquidity and working capital Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Well versed in Microsoft Teams Interest in finance operations, controlling, and business partnering We offer: Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals. Possible further career development Competitive salary

• Assist in preparation and consolidation of financial reports and management insights • Work together with the Cluster Controller on various initiatives to support with business development and growth as well as with Operational Excellence • Support financial planning and analysis activities, forecasting, and performance tracking across the cluster • Support monitoring of financial performance to enhance transparency and support decision making • Assist in tracking key finance areas, including: Cash flow and treasury; Working capital and collections (OTC); Payables (PTP); RTR and intercompany topics • Support data collection, validation, and follow-ups with country finance teams • Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for SSA CFO and leadership discussions • Coordinate meetings, agendas, and action tracking • Support structured follow-up on key topics across SSA finance teams • Assist in organizing finance reviews, governance meetings, and workshops • Support tracking and coordination of finance initiatives and transformation projects • Maintain project trackers, timelines, and status updates • Follow up with stakeholders to ensure delivery against agreed actions and deadlines • Support preparation of updates to management and key stakeholders • Contribute to improving structure, organization, and discipline across ongoing initiatives