Internship - Management Control (M/F)

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 10 000 - 13 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CMA CGM AIR CARGO in Marseille offers a 6-month internship in Finance and Management Control. You will join the Management Control team to support reporting, forecasting and financial analysis activities, with exposure to Finance IT projects and data systems.

The role requires a final-year student with strong Excel skills, fluent English, and a mindset for analytical work in a fast-growing international environment. Based in Marseille, this internship starts January 2027.

Qualifications

• Student in the final year of Business School, Engineering School or University (Master's level / Bac+4/5) with a specialization in Finance, Management Control or Audit.
• Initial significant experience (internship or work-study) in: Financial audit / Management control / Strategy or financial transformation consulting.
• Advanced command of Excel and office tools.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Support the finance teams during monthly closings.
• Check the quality and consistency of financial data.
• Take part in the analysis of monthly results and in understanding performance gaps.
• Take part in forecasting exercises and budget monitoring.
• Contribute to collection and consolidation of operational assumptions from various departments.
• Carry out analyses and prepare financial presentations for management.

Formation

Masters level / Bac+4/5

Description du poste

CMA CGM Air Cargo

Intern - Trainee

Full Time

The CMA CGM Group continues on its path of growth and innovation with an unwavering ambition: to connect the world through ever more efficient solutions at sea, on land, in the air, and at the heart of the most demanding supply chains.

Launched in 2021, CMA CGM AIR CARGO fully embodies this dynamic in air freight. With three B777s and one A330 operated under a French AOC, we deploy integrated, agile, high value-added solutions to support our customers worldwide. The acquisition of Air Belgium, operating two B747s, combined with the operation of two of our B777s alongside our American partner, marks a decisive milestone: strengthened long-haul capacity and expanded global connectivity. By 2027, the arrival of eight A350Fs will position CMA CGM AIR CARGO as the launch operator of this new Airbus aircraft. A new benchmark in performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental commitment, representing a major step forward in our ambition to build more responsible air operations.

But our true differentiator goes far beyond operational performance and strategic investments. At Air Cargo, we carry more than goods: we move your projects, your ambitions, and your successes, within an environment built on equality, respect, and inclusion. This vision inspires every action we take and gives full momentum to our development.

MISSIONS

Reporting to the Management Control team, you will actively take part in CMA CGM Air Cargo's reporting, forecasting and financial analysis activities, as well as in the monitoring of Finance IT projects.

• Support the finance teams during monthly closings;
• Check the quality and consistency of financial data;
• Take part in the analysis of monthly results and in understanding performance gaps.

Preparation of forecasts and budget monitoring:

• Take part in the preparation of forecasting exercises;
• Contribute to the collection and consolidation of operational assumptions from the various departments;
• Assist the team with budget monitoring and the updating of financial forecasts.

Performance analysis:

• Conduct variance analyses between:Actuals and budget /Actuals and forecast /The different forecast versions;
• Identify the main drivers explaining the observed variances;
• Contribute to formulating recommendations aimed at improving financial performance.

Reporting and financial communication:

• Take part in the preparation of monthly reports;
• Contribute to the development of financial presentations for the Group Financial Control department and CMA CGM Air Cargo management;
• Take part in the continuous improvement of reporting tools and performance indicators.

Ad hoc analyses and projects:

• Carry out one-off analyses at the request of the Finance Department;
• Take part in projects to optimize management control processes and tools;
• Support operational teams in understanding financial indicators.

Finance IT project monitoring (in collaboration with the Finance IT MOA Project Manager):

• Take part in monitoring the Finance Transformation project with the airline's IT team;
• Assist the team in deploying and integrating tools within the Air Cargo subsidiaries;
• Track performance and key indicators related to the projects;
• Take part in managing interfaces and data between the various systems;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Finance processes and tools;
• Take part in internal control and compliance work related to financial processes.

DESIRED PROFILE

• Student in the final year of Business School, Engineering School or University (Master's level / Bac+4/5) with a specialization in Finance, Management Control or Audit;
• Initial significant experience (internship or work-study) in:Financial audit /Management control /Strategy or financial transformation consulting.
• Advanced command of Excel and office tools;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

EXPECTED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Strong analytical and summarizing skills;
• Rigor and attention to detail;
• Intellectual curiosity and a taste for complex operational environments;
• Autonomy and organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing international environment.

CONDITIONS:

• 6-month internship starting January 2027

Join CMA CGM AIR CARGO in this exciting adventure and be part of a world-renowned Group!

Information at a Glance

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The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

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