Jr Financial Controller - Intern

Date:  May 29, 2023
Department:  International Markets Development Division
Job Type:  Intern
Team:  Accounting/Finance & Control
Contract Type:  Temporary
Location: 

Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities. 

 

Chiesi Corporate Functions

These are all the functions based in Parma supporting the business: Global HR, Global ICT, Global Finance, Global Communication and Public Affairs, Shared Values & Sustainability, Corporate Internal Auditing, Global Strategy & Corporate Development, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Global Procurement.

 

Who we are looking for

Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance and Controlling Team of the International Markets Development Division (IMDD). Covering the role of Junior Controller (Intern), the candidate has the responsibility to provide reliable and diversified support for monthly closing and planning activities by joining the project of processes re-shape and streamlining on which the Team is working on. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good disposition to work and deal with many international stakeholders and solid knowledge of MS Office (strong Excel expertise will be considered a plus). We love entrepreneurial people that take responsibilities from Day-1, and strive to achieve their goals. During your 6 months internship, you will put your hands-on different challenges, experiencing what it means to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is located in Chiesi Headquarters, in Parma.

Main Responsibilities

  • Support to Finance Team concerning the main financial processes, such as Planning, Monthly Closing and Reporting, Year-End Closing;
  • Assistance on specific analysis to track business performances and to support business opportunities;
  • Contribution on modernizing the reporting data processing to speed up and enhance the processes and improve data analysis.

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Finance or similar. A period of study abroad will be considered a plus.

Languages

Fluent written and verbal English.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Power Point);
  • Familiarity with Accounting and Statistical principles is considered a plus.

Soft skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Proactiveness
  • Team working
  • Creative/innovative mindset

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being. 
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.

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