Campus - Internship Programme - Finance Intern - 2026 (Rome)

American Express; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 12.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work options

Wellness centers

Counselling support

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

American Express Italy is offering a six-month internship in Finance focused on budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision support. You will work with Controllership to close monthly books, analyze loyalty KPIs, and prepare dashboards for cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Finance/Analytics degree, with strong Excel skills, English proficiency, and an interest in applying AI tools to improve processes and reporting.

Competenze

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with business orientation.
• Interest in loyalty programs and value creation models.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, eager to learn.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivots, lookups, VBA).
• Basic knowledge of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot).
• Fluent written and spoken English (C1+).

Mansioni

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for Finance Team.
• Collaborate with Controllership during monthly close and data reconciliation.
• Assist monthly reporting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends in customer behavior and engagement.
• Prepare presentations and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects to improve processes and efficiency.
• Suggest AI-driven improvements to current processes.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Excel (Advanced)

AI tools familiarity

Data interpretation

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Analytics

Strumenti

Power BI

Airtable

Python

SQL

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

Business Unit Overview

• The Finance Business Unit at PAYBACK Italy plays a key role in supporting the financial performance and sustainability of the leading loyalty program in the market.
• The team works at the intersection of finance, data, and customer-centric business models, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and value creation related to loyalty initiatives.
• By partnering closely with Marketing, Operations, and other business functions, the Finance team ensures effective financial planning, cost control, and data-driven decision-making across loyalty activities, including customer engagement, rewards economics, and program profitability.

About Role

• Support the Finance team in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with the Controllership team during monthly close activities, supporting financial closing processes and data reconciliation.
• Assist with monthly reporting, including variance analysis and tracking of key loyalty KPIs
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends related to customer behavior, engagement, and rewards usage
• Prepare presentations and dashboards for internal stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Marketing, and Operations teams
• Participate in ad-hoc projects aimed at improving financial processes and operational efficiency
• Suggest improvements in the current processes trough AI usage

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes in a dynamic, loyalty-focused environment
• Gaining hands-on experience in financial and performance analysis, including loyalty KPIs
• Developing skills in data analysis, reporting, and dashboarding to support business decisions
• Understanding the financial mechanics of loyalty programs, such as rewards costs, customer value, and engagement drivers
• Strengthening collaboration and communication skills by working with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-oriented mindset
• Strong interest in loyalty programs, customer engagement dynamics, and value creation models
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g. macros, pivots, lookups, VBA)
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and corporate finance concepts
• Basic knowledge of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot)
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English (Level C1 or higher)

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of programming or data languages such as Python or SQL
• Basic knowledge with data visualization or analysis tools such as Power BI or Airtable

More Information

• Starting Date: Monday 12 Oct 2026
• Duration: 6 months internship + with potential 6 months renewal
• Hours: 39 hours per week

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Employment eligibility to work with American Express Italy is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Benefits

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones’ physical, financial and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities