Finance Trainee/Intern

Faurecia; São João da Madeira; On-site; EUR 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Finance Trainee in Aveiro, Portugal, to gain hands-on experience in the automotive finance function. You will support management control, analyze reports, and collaborate with production and purchasing teams to improve cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed a degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Economics, or Business Management, with strong Excel skills and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in industrial/engineering or management fields.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in management control and cost optimization.
• Proficient with data, Excel and reporting IT systems.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Monitor production costs and identify deviations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist profitability analysis of products/projects/customers.
• Create dashboards and presentations for leadership.
• Collaborate with production, quality and purchasing for data.
• Support cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to digitalization of reports and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Industrial Engineering & Management

Economics

Business Management

Tools

Excel

IT systems

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

As a Finance Trainee you will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the automotive industry. You will work closely with the Management Control and Finance teams, supporting key processes that help optimize costs, monitor performance, and improve decision‑making.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Support the preparation and analysis of management reports (monthly, quarterly) and monitor financial and operational KPIs;
• Assist in monitoring production costs, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities;
• Support budgeting and planning activities, including forecasting and variance analysis against the plan;
• Participate in the profitability analysis of products, projects, or customers;
• Assist in preparing presentations and dashboards for management and senior leadership;
• Collaborate with production, quality, and purchasing teams to collect and validate data for reporting purposes;
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization projects;
• Participate in specific projects analyzing factory productivity, efficiency, and performance;
• Assist the team in verifying and reconciling financial and operational data;
• Contribute to the digitalization and automation of reports and key indicators.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Finance Trainee to join our automotive team. The ideal candidate will be eager to develop practical skills in financial analysis, cost control, and performance monitoring in an industrial environment.

The Ideal Candidate Should

• Be pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Economics, Business Management, or a related field;
• Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Be interested in management control, cost optimization, and management reporting;
• Be comfortable working with data, Excel, and IT systems for analysis and reporting;
• Demonstrate critical thinking and proactivity, with the ability to identify improvement opportunities;
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team and within a matrix environment;
• Have good communication skills and the ability to present insights clearly;
• Be fluent in English (spoken and written).

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh‑largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast‑changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net‑Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com