FUTURE FINANCE LEADERS PROGRAM (Zagreb)

Procter & Gamble; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company is seeking candidates for its Future Finance Leader Program. This 12-month traineeship offers opportunities for full-time employment in Central European countries upon successful completion. Ideal candidates are 4th or 5th year business or technical students with a passion for finance, advanced problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Excel. The program provides a competitive salary, diverse benefits, and a chance to work on meaningful projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible work schedule

Friendly and dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Students or graduates in business or technical fields.
• Excellent initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in Croatian and English required.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Must be available for at least 32 hours/week.
• Positive attitude towards challenges.
• Good interpersonal skills from international experiences.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in finance decisions and provide actionable insights.
• Analyze data to identify key insights for the business.
• Manage projects and take ownership from day one.

Skills

Problem solving

Advanced English

Strong initiative

Excellent MS Office skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Business or Technical degree (4th or 5th year)

Job description

Job Location

Zagreb

Job Description

Job Description

Savvy for an international career in Finance?

Interested in joining a world‑class organization of a leading global company, selling our iconic brands like Ariel, Pampers, Gillette, Pantene, Always, Lenor or Oral‑B?

Check if our Future Finance Leader Program is for you!

Program Details

Duration: 12 months + opportunity to relocate after successful traineeship!

Potential start date: April‑June 2026

Yes! After a year we offer you the opportunity to become eligible for a full‑time employment offer in one of our Central European countries (Poland, Hungary, or the Czech Republic) upon successful completion, providing diverse career perspectives—ideal for those open to relocating in the nearest future and gaining international experience!

As one of the largest manufacturers of consumer goods in the world with operations in over 180 countries, P&G is a global Fortune 100 company that cultivates future leaders across diverse industries around the globe.

And did you know that P&G is awarded by Forbes as one of the best places to work outscoring numerous other Fortune 500 companies in this area? If this something that you value, apply to our Future Finance Leaders Program during which you’ll have the possibility to develop in Finance from different angles.

We provide you with a comprehensive development opportunities, including excellent onboarding program. You’ll expand your knowledge based on personal experiences with industry experts and great Teams and Leaders who will invest in your development.

During the program you will be:

• Finance leader and business partner – providing finance insights and actionable recommendations in business decisions, taking part in external and internal multifunctional team interactions with a real impact on the direction of the business.
• Problem solver – with business and market dynamics understanding, able to analyze data, identify key insights and provide financial competence to the business.
• Project manager and risk taker – able to take ownership of big, meaningful projects from Day 1 to change and streamline the business including local and regional operations.

Potential roles and areas of expertise

Category or Region Finance Team | Financial Analysis & Planning | Profit Forecasting I Plant Finance | Internal Controls & Anti‑Fraud | Cost Optimization | Corporate Finance | Product Launch

Benefits

• Participating in accelerated on‑the‑job and classroom trainings to develop your personal and professional skills and capabilities.
• Having a chance to receive a full‑time employment offer in one of our other CE country (Poland, Hungary or Czech Republic) with diverse career perspectives. Please note that a full‑time offer in Croatia will not be available after the completion of the one‑year traineeship.
• Being supported in independent decision‑making and risk taking.
• Enjoying an attractive salary (2037 EUR gross/month for full working time) and benefit package.
• Diverse benefits portfolio (Employee Assistance Program, Group Life Insurance, Sick Leave Support, Meal allowance, Vacation allowance, etc.).
• Individualized development plan, including relevant coaching, mentorship, on the job training and a large portfolio of resources within our learning platforms that are all part of industry leading and award‑winning development program.
• Flexible working time & hybrid work model.

What We Offer?

• Traineeship for 12 months on employment contract (student status not required for this role).
• Chance to receive a full‑time employment offer to start after studies with diverse career perspectives including new job assignments every 2‑3 years to gain experience in different areas of Finance and the opportunity to work abroad.
• Flexible work schedule with min 32 work hours per week and occasional work from home.
• Competitive salary (2,160 EUR gross/month for full working time).
• Diverse benefits portfolio.
• Customized personal development plan including relevant coaching, mentorship, training‑on‑the‑job, and a large portfolio of individual upskilling opportunities to help you grow and improve.
• Dynamic, friendly & respectful environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and support initiatives that are promoting agility and work‑life balance.
• Vibrant international spirit of top global consumer goods company with interactions on a regional level.

Job Qualifications

• Business or Technical students of the 4th or 5th year of study or graduates.
• Strong initiative, problem solving and advanced language skills in Croatian and English.
• Interest, passion and motivation for a career in Finance.
• Excellent MS Office Package skills (MS Excel specifically).
• Available to work min 32h / week.
• Positive attitude towards challenges and changes.
• Good interpersonal and multinational cooperation skills gained through international student exchanges, voluntary work, etc.
• Excellent analytical thinking and leadership skills.

At P&G, you’ll be a leader from Day 1, building your enterprise skill set in a dynamic and ever‑evolving environment so that you can become a world class leader. That’s because P&G gives you meaningful, challenging work and our culture helps coach, develop, and mentor you to offer fast‑paced career progression.

Please submit your CV in English!

Hiring Process

We look for the best talent to join us, so our hiring process is thorough and purposeful. Process is designed around 3 main steps: application, online assessments and interviews to ensure we recruit the right people but also that you have a complete understanding if we are the fit for you and your desired career path. We recommend checking this link to get fully prepared.

Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non‑academic activities. Tell us what you’re proud of – be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies. We want to get to know you during your application and encourage you to include examples that demonstrate our Peak Performance Behaviors including what actions you took and the results you achieved in your CV.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000142195

Job Segmentation

Internships