Corporate Finance Trainee

Sandoz International GmbH; Madrid; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Retribution and Social Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Summer Schedule in July and August

Job summary

Sandoz International GmbH in Madrid is seeking a detail-oriented Finance professional for a 12-month internship. This role involves supporting the Corporate Finance team with various operational finance activities and contributing to financial analysis and reporting.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Finance and possess strong communication skills in English and Spanish. The position offers a flexible schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Studying a degree or master's in a Finance-related field.
• Previous experience in finance support roles (desirable).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication with ReWaM outsourced partners.
• Monthly validation of ReWaM invoices issued from vendors.
• Develop dashboards for tracking GCC Madrid budget vs. actual.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.

Skills

Fluent English (C1)

Spanish

Intermediate accounting/finance knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Studying a degree or master's degree in Finance

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Excel

PowerBi

Job description

Sandoz continues its transformation as a global leader in sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. Driven by growth and innovation, we are committed to improving access to high‑quality medicines and making a meaningful impact on patients worldwide. This journey is powered by curious, collaborative, and motivated people who thrive in dynamic environments.

We are searching for a highly enthusiastic, organized and detail-oriented Finance professional willing to join our Iberia Corporate Finance team, aiming to increase the accuracy and efficiency of our Corporate Finance organization. The main responsibility of this role is to support the Corporate Finance team in the execution of operational finance activities in compliance with Group policies, guidelines, local procedures and regulations. The successful candidate will report directly to the Corporate Finance Manager Iberia.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Assist in communication with local ReWaM outsourced partners, with the willingness to timely resolve issues impacting the operations.
• Monthly validation of ReWaM (real estate, workplace and mobility) invoices issued from different vendors (prior to processing in SAP), including office rental, catering services, building repairs and improvements, facilities management and car fleet.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external partners, being responsible for the preparation of meeting minutes and tracking the agreed actions.
• Support the analysis of personnel cost allocation for the different Corporate functions.
• Support the review of cost center mapping of GCC Madrid (Global Competence Center) involved areas and request the corrections accordingly.
• Develop dashboards (through Excel, PowerBi, etc.) for the continuous tracking of GCC Madrid budget vs. actual (FTEs and financials).
• Request the purchase orders’ creation for ReWaM and other indirect categories (as needed) and support the continuous monitoring process of indirect spending.
• Assist on the review of financial statements, deep diving into balance sheet and income statement accounts to obtain a complete understanding of variances and unusual entries/trends as well as to identify potential discrepancies.
• Preparation of documentation for internal and external audits as well as internal controls effectiveness testing, gaining relevant experience in audit/control support.
• Monitor and document ongoing activities, ensuring they align with organizational objectives and timelines.
• Support the Corporate Finance team with ad-hoc financial tasks and analysis.
• Contribute to the maintenance and implementation of financial tools.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Studying a degree or master's degree in a Finance-related field with the possibility of generating an internship agreement with your university.
• Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support roles (desirable).
• Intermediate accounting/finance knowledge.
• Fluent English C1 and Spanish are a must. Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is desirable.
• Hands‑on and continuous learning mindset.
• Accuracy and good attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Strong capacity to work collaboratively.
• Results oriented, organized, with attention to tight deadlines.
• Passionate about improving processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate ad hoc requests.

What You'll Receive

• Internship Duration: Ideally 12 months, depending on the Internship Agreement with the university (the beginning and end of the internship must be before the final project/thesis - TFG/TFM is presented).
• Competitive Retribution and Social Benefits.
• Place of Work: Madrid.
• Flexible Schedule: from Monday to Thursday from 8:00‑9:30 to 17:30‑19:00, on Fridays from 8:00‑9:30 to 14:00‑15:30.
• Summer Schedule during the months of July and August (from Monday to Friday from 8:00‑9:30 to 14:00‑15:30).