Internship in Cost Management

Bank Degroof Petercam SA; Brussel; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank Degroof Petercam SA Cost Management Team is seeking an intern to support cost analysis, budget monitoring and management reporting. The role offers hands-on exposure to financial oversight within a banking environment and collaboration with experienced professionals.

As an intern you will collect data, help structure information, prepare management reports, and contribute to cost allocations and forecasting. A Belgian or Dutch university internship agreement is required.

Qualifications

• Master's student or recent graduate in Finance or related fields.
• Interest in cost analysis, budgeting and reporting.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Support cost analysis, budget monitoring and management reporting.
• Collect data from departments and help structure financial information.
• Prepare management reports and analytical materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the bank on cost topics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Proactive mindset

Data interpretation

Education

Master's student or recent graduate in Finance/Controlling/Economics/Business Administration/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle

Anaplan

Job description

Please note that an internship agreement from a Belgian or Dutch university is mandatory to be eligible for this internship.

The Cost Management Team is looking for an intern to support its activities related to cost analysis, budget monitoring and management reporting. The role offers the opportunity to gain practical exposure to how financial performance and cost-related information are analysed and used within a banking environment. Working in close collaboration with experienced team members, the intern will contribute to topics that are relevant to the bank’s financial oversight and internal decision-making. This internship is well suited to a candidate seeking a concrete, visible and professionally enriching experience in finance and controlling.

Your position

The intern will support the Cost Management Team in the analysis and monitoring of costs across different areas of the bank. The role will involve collecting information from relevant departments, helping structure and review financial data, and contributing to analyses related to cost allocations, budget follow-up, expense monitoring, forecasting and reporting.

In practice, the intern will assist in preparing management reports and analytical materials used to support internal discussions and decision-making. The position requires a strong willingness to work with data, an interest in understanding business drivers behind financial figures, and the ability to contribute to the production of clear and relevant reporting outputs. The intern will also have the opportunity to gain visibility on vendor costs, project costs and broader cost management topics, while working alongside team members who interact with a wide range of stakeholders across the bank.

This internship provides a solid foundation for candidates interested in finance, controlling and business analysis. It combines analytical work, operational follow-up and exposure to cross-functional topics in a structured and professional environment.

Your profile

We are looking for a curious, analytical and motivated intern who is eager to develop practical experience in cost analysis and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with figures, interested in understanding how financial information supports business decisions, and willing to contribute in a proactive and hands-on manner. The role requires someone who is not afraid to explore data, ask questions and move work forward with discipline and good judgement.

Master's student or recent graduate in Finance, Controlling, Economics, Business Administration, Business Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline. Previous professional experience is not required, but a clear interest in financial analysis, controlling or reporting is important.

Good numerical and analytical capabilities, with an interest in cost allocations, budget monitoring, expense analysis, tracking and forecasting. Comfortable using Excel and standard Office tools for analysis and reporting. Familiarity with Power BI, Oracle, Anaplan or similar financial and reporting tools would be an advantage, but is not mandatory. Ability to work with data in a structured and reliable way.

Curiosity, rigour and a proactive mindset are essential. The candidate should be organised, dependable and willing to learn in a demanding environment. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams are important. The role also requires a positive attitude and the confidence to engage with new topics and contribute effectively.

Internship starting in February 2027, for a minimum of 3 to 4 months. Full-time availability is preferred, although 4 days per week can also be considered.

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Our offer

For more than 150 years, Degroof Petercam has been a reference investment house. Entrepreneurship is our DNA, expertise is our fuel. You will become part of a company with highly skilled, talented and passionate experts that aim for nothing less than excellence. The impact of our work goes beyond profit by looking at business from a broader perspective, challenging those who want to intellectually. As a part of Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole, we offer our people ongoing learning and development and mobility on an international scale.