Business Controlling Intern

Bolton Group; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 9,100 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance €900 gross

Internship (6 months)

Full-time

Hybrid / Smart Working

Job summary

Bolton Food in Milan is seeking a Business Controlling Intern to join the Finance team. You will support monthly OPEX closing, budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis to provide reliable insights for business decisions and planning.

You’ll manage WBS reporting, monitor actual costs and variances, and contribute to the standardisation and automation of reporting tools. Fluency in Italian and English is required, with a monthly gross allowance of €900 and a 6‑month internship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial reporting, budgeting and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Italian and English

Responsibilities

• Support monthly OPEX closing: verify allocation of operating expenses and assist with cut-off, accruals and reconciliation.
• Manage and analyse WBS reporting: update reports, monitor costs, commitments and remaining budget.
• Assist Budget and Forecast processes: help prepare annual budget and periodic forecasts by consolidating financial information from functions.
• Monitor costs and analyze variances: track performance, identify deviations from budget and support reporting.
• Collaborate with operations and admin teams to collect/validate data and contribute to reporting tool automation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting & budgeting

Data analysis

Italian/English language

Education

Master's degree / enrolled in Master's

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Business Controlling Intern to join our Finance team in Bolton in our Food Business Unit based in Milan.

How you make the difference

The role supports the Finance team in monitoring business performance and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. By contributing to budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis activities, the intern will help provide reliable insights to support business decisions and financial planning.

What your agenda looks like:

• Support monthly OPEX closing activities: verify the correct allocation of operating expenses and contribute to cut-off, accrual and reconciliation activities.
• Manage and analyse WBS reporting: update and maintain reports on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), monitoring actual costs, commitments and remaining budget.
• Contribute to Budget and Forecast processes: support the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts by collecting and consolidating financial information from different business functions.
• Monitor costs and analyse variances: track cost performance, identify deviations from budget and financial targets, and support the preparation of periodic reports and analyses.
• Support business functions and process improvement: collaborate with operational and administrative teams to collect and validate financial data, while contributing to the optimisation, standardisation and automation of reporting and cost-monitoring tools.

Your team:

The Business Controlling Intern will join the Finance team at Bolton Food and will report directly to the Finance Senior Manager. The role involves regular interaction with different business functions and administrative teams to support financial monitoring and reporting activities.

What makes you a great fit:

• Education: Master's degree or currently enrolled in a Master's programme in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Technical Skills: good knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial reporting, budgeting and data analysis.
• Language: proficiency in Italian and English

What’s in it for you:

• Monthly Allowance: € 900 gross per month
• Contract Type: Internship (6 months)
• Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
• Hybrid Working & Flexibility: Smart Working available

How does the selection process work?

Our selection process has three steps and is designed to discover your potential, not just to check your CV:

1. Application & screening

We’ll review your application and get to know you through an initial screening, focusing on your motivation and potential.

2. Assessment Day – 11 December, 9:00–13:00, Milan office

If the screening is successful, you will be invited to our Milan office for a half-day Assessment Day.

Through group and individual activities, we will see how you approach challenges, collaborate with others and bring your ideas to the table – the transversal skills we look for in every Boltonian.

3. Internship start – 11 January

Selected candidates will join Bolton Food in Milan on 11 January.

Curious About Us? Dive In:

About Bolton

Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500+peoplelocatedacross 55 offices, 17 plants, 10 R&D laboratories, and 11 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of around 60 qualitybrands, Boltonhas been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Bolton is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.