Intern Finance and Controlling (f/m/d)

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

Task Description:

1. Foundational Finance Knowledge
   • Understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, ledgers, journal entries).
   • Familiarity with core financial statements—income statement, balance sheet, cash-flow statement—and how they interrelate.
   • Introductory grasp of corporate finance concepts such as working capital, budgeting, and variance analysis.
2. Analytical & Quantitative Skills
   • Comfort working with numbers, performing reconciliations, and validating data accuracy.
   • Ability to interpret trends, spot anomalies, and draw concise conclusions from large data sets.
   • Experience (coursework or extracurricular) with basic financial modeling or case studies is a plus.
3. Technical Proficiency
   • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, logical and lookup functions).
   • Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or other BI/reporting tools is advantageous.
   • Basic familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) or a willingness to learn quickly.
   • Comfort using collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams, or Google Workspace).
4. Attention to Detail & Accuracy
   • Meticulous approach to data entry and document review; demonstrates low error rates.
   • Habit of double-checking work, especially when calculations feed into management reports or regulatory filings.
5. Communication Skills
   • Clear, concise written English for drafting summaries, email updates, and documentation.
   • Confident verbal communication for explaining findings to non-finance colleagues.
   • Active listening to grasp instructions and ask clarifying questions when needed.
6. Teamwork & Collaboration
   • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, showing respect for diverse perspectives.
   • Proactive mindset—volunteers for tasks, shares knowledge, and supports peers during peak periods (e.g., month-end close).
7. Organizational & Time-Management Abilities
   • Prioritizes multiple assignments, meets deadlines, and escalates conflicts early.
   • Maintains orderly digital and physical files, facilitating smooth audits and knowledge transfer.
8. Ethics & Confidentiality
   • Understands that financial data is sensitive; follows policies on data privacy and information security.
   • Acts with integrity, reporting discrepancies or concerns promptly.
9. Learning Agility & Initiative
   • Eagerness to absorb new tools, regulations, and best practices—seeks feedback and acts on it.
   • Keeps up with industry trends (e.g., sustainability reporting, fintech innovations) and relates them to day-to-day tasks.
10. Educational Background & Eligibility

• Enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a bachelor’s or master’s program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Availability to commit to the internship schedule (full-time or part-time as specified).
• Authorization to work in Spain where the internship is located

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.
 
We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.
 
We empower you to have ownership over work