Intern Functional Consulting

On; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On product store credits

Mental wellbeing counselling

Internship learning sessions

Job summary

On invites you to join a six-month internship embedded within our Functional Consulting Team. You will own operational workflows, collaborate with mentors, and drive process improvements across global finance and ERP-related tasks.

Start date March 1st; requires Swiss work authorization; fully paid internship; opportunity to gain hands-on experience with D365 F&O and finance tools while contributing to our international expansion.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree blending finance and tech.
• Understanding foundational accounting principles (GL, AP/AR, reconciliations).
• Interest in ERP systems and data tooling.
• Willing to learn and take ownership end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned operational workflows and sub-projects for 6 months.
• Collaborate with mentors, cross-functional peers, and regional stakeholders across EMEA.
• Assist with daily team operations, streamline routines, and document processes.

Skills

Ownership & Growth Mindset

Structured Execution & Organization

Effective Communication & Authentic

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Degree in Information Systems / Accounting & Finance / Business Informatics

Tools

Gemini

Python

SQL

AI tools/LLMs

Job description

In Short

Whether you aim to launch your career or gain practical experience in a new domain, interning at On offers exceptional growth opportunities, immediate impact, and a direct contribution to our global expansion. We seek inquisitive minds and energetic individuals ready to drive meaningful change. Our six-month internship programs fully integrate you within a dedicated team environment.

• Program length: 6 months
• Requirements: Valid work authorization for Switzerland (or EU/EFTA citizenship)
• Compensation: Fully paid internship position
• Eligibility note: Meeting these basic criteria (start date, program length availability, work authorization) is essential for consideration. Please ensure complete accuracy in your responses, as our talent team deeply values transparency.
• Application period: Due to the expected high volume of applications, the role will be open for a limited time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Program Details

• Start date: March 1st
• Program length: 6 months
• Requirements: Valid work authorization for Switzerland (or EU/EFTA citizenship)
• Compensation: Fully paid internship position
• Eligibility note: Meeting these basic criteria (start date, program length availability, work authorization) is essential for consideration. Please ensure complete accuracy in your responses, as our talent team deeply values transparency.
• Application period: Due to the expected high volume of applications, the role will be open for a limited time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Your Mission

• Global Core Expectations:
• End-to-End Project Ownership: Take direct accountability for assigned operational workflows and sub-projects, driving tasks from initial onboarding through to measurable business impact over your 6-month tenure.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with mentors, cross-functional peers, and regional stakeholders across EMEA to align on shared milestones and execute business priorities.
• Process Optimization & Standards: Assist with daily team operations, streamline routines, and optimize internal documentation to maintain premium execution standards.
• Strategic Deliverables & Insights: Present project learnings, campaign outcomes, or analytical findings to team leadership using structured storytelling and clear data insights.

Role-Specific Deliverables

• Empower & Support: Partner with our Functional Consultants to triage, investigate, and resolve functional requests and system issues in Dynamics 365 F&O and connected financial tools.
• Bridge Business & Tech: Act as a translator between our operational finance/accounting teams and technical systems, helping document requirements, analyze edge cases, and design user-friendly solutions.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Help test system enhancements, quarterly D365 releases, and custom features before they roll out to business users across our global offices.
• Capstone Project: Own and deliver a high-impact initiative during your internship - such as an automated workflow, an AI-powered process enhancement, or an analytics dashboard and showcase it to finance and technology leadership.

Your Story

Global Core Qualifications

• Ownership & Growth Mindset: Highly self-motivated with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity, and driving solutions independently across a 6-month commitment.
• Structured Execution & Organization: Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on structured processes.
• Effective Communication & Authentic Connection: Clear verbal and written communication skills in English, with confidence to interact, share updates, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across levels.

Role-Specific Requirements & Nice-to-Haves

• Academic Background: You are currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Systems, Accounting & Finance, Business Informatics, or a related field blending finance and technology.
• Finance & Accounting Foundations: You understand foundational accounting principles (general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, balance sheet basics) and speak the language of finance with confidence.
• Tech Curiosity & Aptitude: You are eager to learn how enterprise ERP systems work. You enjoy working with structured data, love tinkering with new digital tools (e.g., Gemini, Python, SQL, or modern AI tools/LLMs), and aren't afraid to dive deep into application settings and workflows.
• Analytical Problem Solver: You enjoy investigating why numbers don't tie out or why a system process failed, naturally asking \"why?\" until you reach the root cause.
• Proactive & Growth-Oriented: You have a strong drive to learn, ask constructive questions, and take ownership of tasks from end to end.
• Communication & Collaboration: You have strong interpersonal and written communication skills in English, enabling you to talk comfortably with accountants, software engineers, and business leaders alike.

Your team

Our Functional Consulting team designs, integrates, and powers the core operational and financial backbone of On across the globe. We translate complex business operations into scalable digital systems, covering supply chain processes and streams in D365 alongside the entire financial lifecycle from Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash to Tax, Compliance, Treasury, and Record-to-Report.

You Will Be Embedded Within Our Functional Consulting Team, Collaborating Day-to-day With Functional Specialists, Solution Architects, And Engineering Leads Who Are Eager To Mentor You And Accelerate Your Career. You Can Expect

This is a chance to have direct mentorship from experienced D365 F&O functional consultants and tech leaders in a high-growth global brand with hands-on exposure to an enterprise-grade ERP deployment running at global scale.

Freedom and encouragement to prototype real-world AI and automation use cases that directly impact business operations. You will be working in an open, collaborative culture built on team spirit, continuous learning, and movement.

What We Offer

Ready to gear up and move with us? You’ll hit the ground running with an onboarding voucher and exclusive On product store credits to gear up in the latest apparel, accessories, and footwear. Because being off is just as important as being on so we cultivate a space where you can rest, recharge and thrive holistically. You will be supported through full access to mental wellbeing counselling and coaching via Kyan Health as well as dedicated internship learning sessions and workshops to supercharge your growth. We also make sure you’re fully protected and supported for the future with comprehensive accident, disability, and income protection coverage. On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. Start date contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Search Keyword: INTERNSHIPPROGRAM