GOglobal Finance Trainee (all genders) (Bewerbungsschluss: 18.01.2026)

Merck KGaA; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in science and technology is offering a Finance Graduate Trainee Program in Darmstadt, Germany. This 2-year program prepares outstanding Master students for future roles within the finance organization through rotations across functions and international assignments. Candidates will deepen their finance knowledge, gain experience with impactful projects, and participate in a comprehensive training program. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Master's or PhD degree and possesses strong analytical skills and fluency in English.

Leistungen

Comprehensive training curriculum

Ongoing mentoring

Cultural inclusion and belonging

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling with excellent academic performance.
• Up to two years of practical experience via internships or Working Student roles.
• Fluency in Business English and a second language required.

Aufgaben

• Experience various Finance areas focusing on Controlling, Accounting, and Reporting.
• Support daily business and lead high impact projects within Finance.
• Participate in an international assignment to develop cross-cultural skills.

Kenntnisse

Financial knowledge

Analytical skills

Digital tools proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Networking skills

Ausbildung

PhD or Master's degree in Finance/Business Studies

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Tableau

TM-1

Jobbeschreibung

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

GOglobal Finance Graduate Trainee Program

This 2-year General Finance graduate program targets you as an outstanding Master student. It offers you a wide array of opportunities and experiences to prepare you for future roles within the Merck Finance organization. The program encompasses rotations across Finance functions and ensures continuous learning. This includes international assignments, mentoring and formal training resulting in your personal and professional development.

Your role:

During your 24-month rotation plan, you will get to know multiple facets of Finance and build a strong company-wide network. In the first 15 months at our headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, you will experience different Finance areas with a focus on Controlling, Accounting and Reporting. You will deepen your understanding of the business, learn Finance tools and processes, and get to know the requirements of the Finance function. In addition to supporting daily business, you will also take ownership for high impact projects within Finance with direct senior management interactions.

In the subsequent nine-month assignment in one of our entities abroad (e.g. China, Taiwan or South Korea), you will be assigned to our Country Finance organization. As a member of the local team, you will be responsible for processes and projects within different local Finance functions to enhance your Finance expertise and to further develop business acumen as well as cross-cultural competences.

After successfully completing the program, you will move into an exciting role within the Group Finance organization in Germany or abroad, taking into consideration your interest and career aspirations, professional development opportunities, as well as business needs.

In addition, during the program you will participate in a comprehensive training curriculum focused on improving your hard- and soft-skills and will receive continuous mentoring.

The assessment center will take place in mid-March 2026. The program starts in September 2026 offering a permanent contract.

Who you are:

• PhD or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance/Business Studies or Industrial Engineering/ Business Informatics with a focus on Corporate Finance, Accounting or Controlling with outstanding academic performance.
• Practical experience of up to two years in Finance via internships (preferably international) or Working Student roles, e.g. in Accounting or Financial Controlling.
• Sound financial knowledge and analytical skills.
• High proficiency with digital tools and willingness to embrace new technologies; prior touchpoints to Finance digitization, data science and/or business intelligence are a plus.
• Profound knowledge of MS Office; SAP, TM-1 and Tableau skills are a plus.
• Fluency in Business English, plus a second language.
• High learning agility and curiosity to problem solving. Team-player with strong presentation, communication, and networking skills.
• Extracurricular activities are a plus.

Please enclose the following documents with your application:

• Copies of academic records, current grade report or preliminary certificates (or grades achieved thus far).
• Copies of internship and working student certificates/reports and other relevant assessments.

Deadline

• CV Submission: Latest by January 18th, 2026

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!