Internship - Business Control

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM in Marseille is offering a 6-month IT Finance Internship in the IT Controlling team. You will work under an IT Controller to help structure, formalize, optimize, and implement new working methods.

You will map current processes, analyze practices, and identify improvement opportunities, gaining hands-on experience in continuous improvement, process transformation, and management control within a dynamic Finance & IT environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree or Bac+4/Bac+5 in Finance, Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and written communication skills.
• Organized, rigorous, and able to work independently.
• Enjoy teamwork and thrive in fast-changing environments.
• Curious about AI and digital tools, with ability to identify and experiment with solutions to improve, automate, or simplify processes.
• Curiosity, adaptability and quick learning will be key assets for succeeding in this role.

Responsibilities

• Mapping, analyzing, and improving the team’s processes and workflows.
• Supporting transformation projects through documentation, formalization, and standardization of working methods.
• Identifying and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparing presentation materials, dashboards, and management reports.
• Coordinating with various stakeholders across the Finance and IT teams.
• Supporting closing activities and financial analyses to gain a strong understanding of the IT Controlling environment and its business challenges.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Curiosity about AI

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Finance / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Marseille, France (13)
• Internship duration: 6 months

Job description:

YOUR ROLE

Within the IT Finance Department, you will join the IT Controlling team, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial performance of the Group’s IT activities.

Reporting to an IT Controller leading transformation and process improvement initiatives within the team, you will contribute to the structuring, formalization, optimization, and implementation of new ways of working.

Your responsibilities will include mapping existing processes, analyzing current practices, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in continuous improvement, process transformation, and management control, within a dynamic Finance & IT environment.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

Under the supervision of your tutor, you will contribute to:

• Mapping, analyzing, and improving the team’s processes and workflows
• Supporting transformation projects through the documentation, formalization, and standardization of working methods
• Identifying and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives
• Preparing presentation materials, dashboards, and management reports
• Coordinating with various stakeholders across the Finance and IT teams
• Supporting closing activities and financial analyses to gain a strong understanding of the IT Controlling environment and its business challenges

JOB ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Marseille, France (13)
• Internship duration: 6 months
• Travel: No
• Accessibility: Accessible by public transport

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree or equivalent (Bac+4/Bac+5) in Finance, Management, Project Management, or a related field
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• You have strong analytical, synthesis, and written communication skills
• You are organized, rigorous, and able to work independently
• You enjoy working as part of a team and thrive in fast-changing environments
• You are curious about new technologies and have a strong interest in artificial intelligence and digital tools, with the ability and motivation to identify and experiment with solutions that can improve, automate, or simplify the team’s processes
• Your curiosity, adaptability, and ability to learn quickly will be key assets for succeeding in this role