STAGE - Planning & Reporting Controller Jr

Volkswagen AG; Lombardia; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 80%

Job summary

VOLKSWAGEN BANK GMBH in Milan, Italy, seeks a junior financial controller to support budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities. You will prepare standard reports, assist with data collection, and contribute to P&L and balance sheet monitoring under supervision.

The role requires a degree in Economics/Finance and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with 0–2 years of finance experience preferred. The position offers a full-time fixed-term contract with remote work up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years in financial controlling, accounting, or finance is preferable.
• Basic knowledge of planning and control principles and methods.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of financial mathematics is preferable.
• Familiarity with ERP and BI tools is a plus.
• Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting activities by preparing standard reports and checking data accuracy under supervision.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes through data collection, template updates, and basic consolidation activities.
• Support the monitoring of P&L and Balance Sheet items by collecting data and preparing preliminary checks.
• Monitor business KPIs by comparing actual results with budget and forecast and highlighting variances to the team.
• Assist in analysing costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and actual performance compared to budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Prepare standard reports on costs and margins and support ad hoc analyses for management decisions.
• Prepare monthly reports on market, channel, and product performance under guidance.
• Support pricing analysis by gathering data and preparing basic calculations.
• Support the preparation and improvement of tools and reports used to measure business performance.
• Assist in Finance IT system and tool implementation activities by testing, documenting, and supporting reporting processes.
• Carry out specific analyses and reporting tasks when required.

Skills

English language

Proactive

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAS

ERP/BI tools

Education

Bachelor degree in Economics/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAS

Job description

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Description

Supports the Controlling Manager and Controlling team in Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning activities by preparing data, maintaining reports, and assisting with analyses that help the organization achieve its financial and operational objectives.

Role and duty – core business

• Support month-end reporting activities by preparing standard reports and checking data accuracy under supervision;
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes through data collection, template updates, and basic consolidation activities;
• Support the monitoring of P&L and Balance Sheet items by collecting data and preparing preliminary checks;
• Monitor business KPIs by comparing actual results with budget and forecast and highlighting variances to the team;
• Assist in analysing costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and actual performance compared to budget, forecast, and prior year;
• Prepare standard reports on costs and margins and support ad hoc analyses for management decisions;
• Prepare monthly reports on market, channel, and product performance under guidance;
• Support pricing analysis by gathering data and preparing basic calculations;
• Support the preparation and improvement of tools and reports used to measure business performance;
• Assist in Finance IT system and tool implementation activities by testing, documenting, and supporting reporting processes;
• Carry out specific analyses and reporting tasks when required;

Competences

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field;
• 0-2 years in financial controlling, accounting, or finance is preferable;
• Basic knowledge of planning and control principles and methods;
• Basic accounting knowledge;
• Basic knowledge of financial mathematics is preferable;
• Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• Basic SAS knowledge is preferable;
• Familiarity with ERP and Business Intelligence tools is a plus

Personal flairs

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Proactive and structured approach to work, with willingness to learn and develop analytical skills;
• Good problem-solving attitude and attention to detail;
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and rapidly changing environment.

Job ID: 30871

Company: VOLKSWAGEN BANK GMBH

Location: Milan, Milan, IT

Department: Finance and Controlling

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Remote Working: Up to 80%

Posting Date: Oct 5, 2026

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