Finance & Operations Trainee

MAN Global Business Services Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

MAN Global Business Services Portugal is seeking a proactive trainee to support finance, procurement and business operations in a dynamic, international environment. You will gain hands-on experience with financial processes, systems, controls and stakeholder collaboration.

The trainee will contribute to structured exposure to finance operations, reporting and process improvement, while assisting with ad hoc projects as priorities evolve within the GBS framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (completed or in progress).
• Previous internship, academic or professional experience is a plus.
• Strong MS Office knowledge, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to SAP or another ERP system is valued.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Finance, Procurement and Business Operations activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of financial processes, systems, controls and stakeholder collaboration.
• Contribute to finance, procurement and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in ad hoc activities and projects according to priorities.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and business support tasks.

Skills

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Independent problem solving

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Finance/Accounting

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SAP

Job description

Join our Global Business Services team and gain hands-on experience across Finance, Procurement and Business Operations in an international environment. We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who is eager to learn, collaborate with different stakeholders and contribute to operational excellence.

Supports daily Finance, Procurement and Business Operations activities while developing practical knowledge of financial processes, systems, controls and stakeholder collaboration within an international GBS environment.

The role provides structured exposure to finance operations, reporting, procurement and process improvement. The trainee is expected to actively contribute to operational activities, support cross-functional initiatives and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous learning.

In addition to the core responsibilities described below, the trainee may support ad hoc activities and projects according to business priorities and the evolving allocation of responsibilities between the GBS and local business entities.

Key responsibilities

Finance

• Support financial planning, controlling and reporting activities.
• Perform data reconciliations and financial quality checks.
• Support billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.
• Support month-end closing and other finance operations activities.
• Gather, organize and analyze information required for recurring financial analyses.
• Contribute to finance process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests and operational activities as required.

Procurement and Operations

• Create and monitor purchase orders throughout the procurement process.
• Follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding purchase requests and deliveries.
• Support supplier selection and evaluation activities.
• Assist in monitoring procurement performance and savings initiatives.
• Support compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures.
• Contribute to process documentation and operational improvement activities.
• Participate in ad hoc operational projects and business support activities.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Previous internship, academic, extracurricular or professional experience will be considered an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous exposure to SAP or another ERP system is highly valued.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Motivation to develop within a dynamic international business environment.

Skills and competencies

• Learning agility and willingness to develop.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive and hands-on mindset.
• Ability to independently seek information, identify solutions and drive tasks forward.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to understand stakeholder needs and provide effective support.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and organizational levels.
• Confidence to appropriately challenge requests, establish priorities and set boundaries when required.
• Customer and service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability in a fast-changing and international environment.