Plant Controlling Internship

Barilla Group; Parma; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 8,900; Part time

Job summary

Barilla Group in Parma, Italy, offers a 6-month Plant Controlling Internship starting November 2026. You will work closely with Supply Chain to monitor deviations, support monthly closing, and develop analytics and dashboards.

Ideal candidates are Master’s students or recent graduates in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Science or Mathematics, fluent in English and Italian, with interest in AI and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Master’s student or recent graduate in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics.
• Fluent English and Italian.
• Strong interest in Controlling, Data Analytics and AI.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools; Excel/Power BI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support in Monthly Closing and Reporting, autonomously handling areas of analysis.
• Assist Plant Controlling in applying AI and analytics to processes and questions.
• Develop analyses to identify patterns, trends and key drivers across plant ops.
• Support dashboards, models and automated reporting to improve management information.
• Collaborate with Controlling, Finance, Operations and other stakeholders to translate needs into solutions.
• Experiment with Generative AI to enhance data interpretation and insights.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master’s student or recent graduate in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Oct 8, 2026

Plant Controlling Internship

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job Description

Through a strong and valuable partnership with Supply Chain the team ensure connection between physical processes & economic view monitoring deviations and supporting corrective actions.

Leveraging on P&L and costs representation knowledge, the team support the implementation of different projects and multiyear plans aimed to improve competitiveness through a proper decision making.

Job Purpose

The internship aims to train on the key controlling capabilities and knowledge, giving deep insights into the work of Industrial Controlling department.

Main activities

• Support in Monthly Closing and Reporting, managing autonomously some areas of analysis.
• Support the Plant Controlling team in identifying opportunities to apply AI and advanced analytics to existing controlling processes and business questions.
• Develop innovative analyses to identify patterns, trends, anomalies, and key performance drivers across plant operations.
• Support the creation of dashboards, analytical models, and automated reporting solutions aimed at improving the accessibility and quality of management information.
• Collaborate with Controlling, Finance, Operations, and other relevant stakeholders to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
• Experiment with Generative AI and other AI capabilities to enhance data interpretation, reporting, and insight generation.

Requirements

• Master’s student or recent graduate in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Fluent English and Italian.
• Strong interest in Controlling, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and curious approach to complex business questions.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools; experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.
• Interest in exploring and experimenting with AI tools, including Generative AI.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• A previous experience gained through relevant internship (ideally in the Finance & Administration department of a FMCG Company) will be preferred.

Additional information

• Location: Parma HQ
• Duration: 6-months
• Start date: November 2026

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.

Finance

Italy

Parma

Internship