SALES CONTROLLING INTERN
Think about the last time you uncorked a bottle of wine, enjoyed a beer after a long day, or opened a refreshing bottle of sparkling water: it is very likely that those bottles were made by us. O-I boasts over one hundred years of experience in glass production, a pure and sustainable material. We create iconic bottles for some of the most well-known brands in the world and are proud that our products are synonymous with quality in sectors ranging from wine to beer, from spirits to food. O-I is among the leading glass manufacturers globally: from engineering to manufacturing, from design to innovation, we are committed to offering unique solutions to our customers and ensuring a memorable experience for consumers.
As a Sales Controlling Intern, you will support the European Sales Controlling Team in business performance analysis activities and commercial decision-making processes across various European markets. You will work closely with the Sales Controllers and the European Sales organization, contributing to price analysis, profitability assessment, forecasting activities, and financial support for initiatives related to new and existing products. This internship will allow you to experience the Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Finance areas in an interdisciplinary way, enabling you to acquire a complete view of commercial finance processes within an international and dynamic context. Your main responsibilities will be: Price analysis and pricing strategies for new and existing products.
Profitability and margin assessment to evaluate commercial opportunities and business cases.
Working closely with the Sales and Product Management teams to collect and validate the information necessary for price-related decision-making processes.
Contributing to the management and updating of pricing tools, databases, and financial models used by the Sales Controlling function.
Supporting the preparation of reports related to gross margin and profitability by customer, product, sales channel, and Country.
Collaborating on periodic activities regarding pricing scenario analysis, sales forecasting, and financial planning.
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing reporting efficiency and data quality.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Management, or related disciplines (completed or ongoing).
Excellent knowledge of the English language; other European languages are a plus.
No previous experience is required; any experience in controlling, administration, or data analysis will be considered an added value.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for teamwork and international contexts.
Strong analytical skills and good knowledge of key economic-financial concepts.
Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI, SAP, SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus.
Precision, proactivity, curiosity, result orientation, and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
6-month training internship. We are looking for a motivated student or recent graduate with an interest in economic-financial analysis and business. The ideal person is curious, data-oriented, and eager to develop their skills in Sales Controlling within an international context. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a predisposition for collaborating with stakeholders from different corporate functions.