Finance Intern, SSA

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