About this role
Location(s)
- Amadora - Lisboa - Portugal
- Lisbon - Lisboa - Portugal
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At Siemens, we build technology solutions to shape the world we live in. We transform industries and societies by combining the real and digital worlds. With over 300.000 of the world’s most forward-thinking minds and the power of a presence in more than 190 countries, we make a truly global impact.
Are you ready to be part of the change? Come join us! ⭐
We are looking for a Financial IT Controller Trainee to join our FIN IT Hub in Lisbon, supporting the global FIN IT organization. Working directly with the FIN IT ECP Controlling Manager and the Controlling team, you will gain hands-on experience across key controlling activities such as budgeting, forecasting, financial closing, cost controlling, reporting and financial analysis. You will support us in creating financial transparency, understanding performance drivers and turning data into meaningful insights that help us make better business decisions.
We are looking for someone who is analytical, curious and reliable, who enjoys working with numbers and understanding the story behind them. You should bring a strong sense of ownership and responsibility, attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset. You do not need to know everything from day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, challenge, take responsibility and grow into a strong Financial Controller !
Your mission will be…
- Support the Controlling Manager and the team in day-to-day financial controlling and steering activities.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial closing processes
- Perform actual vs. budget/forecast analyses, identifying deviations and understanding their main drivers
- Support cost controlling, including cost-center monitoring and analysis
- Assist with internal charging, allocations and billing-related controlling activities
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, analyses, KPIs and management information
- Analyze financial data and help identify risks, opportunities and potential improvement
- Support the team in increasing financial transparency and data quality
- Work with Controllers and business stakeholders to collect, validate and analyze financial information
- Contribute to the preparation of business cases, costing and financial evaluations
- Support the continuous improvement, standardization and automation of controlling processes and reports
We are looking for someone with…
- University degree, or currently completing a degree, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Management or a comparable field
- Good understanding of financial controlling, preferably including budgeting, forecasting, cost controlling and reporting
- Excellent analytical capabilities combined with a high level of quality, rigor and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and priority-management skills, with the ability to coordinate input from different stakeholders
- Very good interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across countries, functions and levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Results-oriented and execution-focused mindset
- Strong sense of responsibility, ownership and accountability
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
- Fluent English, both written and spoken
- Very good Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of SAP, Power BI or other financial/reporting tools is an advantage, but not mandatory
- We are looking for someone who does not simply report numbers, but is curious to understand what is behind them, challenges results when needed and takes ownership of finding the right answers.
What We Offer
12-Month Paid Internship: Kick-start your career with hands-on experience in a global tech leader. Flexible & Hybrid Work: Balance your studies and personal life with a modern, flexible schedule. Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health insurance and active sports groups to keep you feeling your best. Grow Every Day: Access online learning platforms, mentoring, and training programs to boost your skills. Community & Perks: Join volunteer initiatives, enjoy partner discounts, and make the most of our convenient shuttle service.
Please attach your CV in English to your application .
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