Internship | Finance

About us

Make a difference for customers and partners worldwide in an international, diverse environment.

At the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (CAC) in Maastricht, you play a key role in supporting customers and partners worldwide while representing one of the world’s most respected brands.

Years of experience and our strong focus on customer centricity have given us the expertise to steer and develop global Customer Contact Centers (CCC) around the world. We belong to the Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts division and we work closely with other departments and divisions to deliver the best customer journey possible.

With an international team of over 1,000 colleagues, our mission is to provide an exceptional experience for our customers, as well as supporting retail and logistics organizations.

About the team

You will be embedded in the Finance & Controlling department at Mercedes-Benz CAC Maastricht, working directly alongside experienced controllers, accountants, and business stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role that offers genuine exposure to financial steering, performance analysis, and corporate reporting within an international shared service environment. You will work in a cost-center driven organization where financial transparency, efficiency, and data quality are key.

These will be your tasks and responsibilities:

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to day-to-day financial analysis and reporting within the Controlling team.
• Participate in monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast).
• Support FP&A (Jedox) further development in automated actual based reporting & other continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance existing financial dashboards and BI reporting.
• Support reconciliation processes and ensure data consistency across financial and operational systems
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and HQ to gather, validate, and align financial data
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and documentation within Finance & Controlling
• Prepare audit documentation and ensure a complete and audit-proof trail (supporting internal and external audits)
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, data analytics & governance, and AI in reporting and financial processes

What You Will Learn

• How financial performance is monitored, analyzed, and steered within a multinational organization
• How a cost-center organization operates, including cost allocation and performance tracking
• How to translate operational activities into actionable financial insights and management reporting
• Practical experience with ERP (AFAS; Jedox) systems, reporting tools (BI), and advanced Excel-based analysis
• The interaction between Accounting, Controlling, Legal, and Business Operations
• Exposure to audit processes and internal controls within an international corporate setting
• Stakeholder management and professional communication across different levels of the organization

This is what we are looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical mindset with a natural affinity for numbers and financial data
• Structured, accurate, and detail-oriented ; you maintain high quality standards in your work
• Proactive and hands-on mentality: you take ownership and initiative
• Solid Excel skills; good knowledge with AI application in finance & experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
• Fluent in English (our working language); additional languages are an advantage
• A people-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, international, and professional environment

Become part of the Mercedes-Benz CAC and experience the following benefits:

• A multicultural, dynamic, and informal working environment at one of the world’s leading automotive brands
• A hands-on internship with real business impact and exposure to senior stakeholders
• 3–6 month full-time internship (32-40 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
• Internship compensation of €800 gross per month (40hours)
• Start date: September 2026
• This internship must be part of an accredited study program; recent graduates are not eligible

Becoming ... One of Us

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