Business Controller assistant, Milan - Internship

Hello,

At innocent, our mission is to make fruit and vegetables accessible to everyone. Since our beginnings in 1999 — selling a few smoothies at a music festival — we’ve come a long way. Today, we’re one of the leading companies in our category across Europe, with nearly 1,000 employees and the B-Corp certification under our belt.

It’s a great achievement but we’re not planning to stop there. We firmly believe it’s possible to grow a successful business while taking care of people and the planet. That’s why we’re constantly striving to improve, to innovate, and to do better.

And that’s exactly where this role comes in.

what you'll be doing

At innocent we believe in making it easier to live well through the delicious goodness of fruit and veg. That’s why our ‘Fruiture’ strategy is to provide a billion more portions of fruit and veg by 2030.

Today, to support our growth, we’re looking for a motivated Business Controller assistant , to join our finance team and mission.

Job description:

You’re a passionate number cruncher and you share our values. Precision is your way of living and you are curious to learn financial principles. You will work with colleagues across European teams and partner local colleagues in sales, marketing and supply chain. You will support those teams to improve the use of data, internal controls, to participate in decisions and so to contribute to innocent’s success, across Benelux and Mediterranean countries.

Your role:

Integrated in the BLINI (Belgium, Luxemburg, Italy, Netherlands, Iberia) finance team, your tasks will be based around multiples focuses:

• Managing the trade agreements of the different countries in our ERP;
• Monitoring the accuracy of financial data in our tools together with the team;
• Following the weekly turnover, analysing gaps and identifying risks and opportunities vs. budget;
• Participating in month-end activities;
• Tracking the marketing and overheads budgets in conjunction with local teams;
• Supporting in the improvement of tools and processes;

Who we are looking for:

• You have a basic knowledge of finance controlling, whether from studies or first professional experience;
• You love numbers and Excel has no secret for you;
• Organized and rigorous, you know how to respect your deadlines and commitments;
• You are autonomous, with an entrepreneurial and self-starter spirit;
• Enthusiast and dynamic, you appreciate working in team and know how to communicate your ideas;
• You speak Italian and English fluently;

Complementary information:

6-month, full time internship (not an apprenticeship) starting in February 2026.

Internship based in La Casa della Frutta, Milan.

How can I apply?

Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please, send us your CV (must be in English) and your cover letter in English at with the mention IT Intern Finance.

At innocent, we truly care about making our company a great place to work. That’s why we do everything we can to ensure everyone feels fulfilled and has the opportunity to shape a career that suits them. There are plenty of chances to explore new paths or take on fresh challenges. And yes, the smoothies are free.

We also want to be a welcoming place for everyone, where diversity is seen as a strength and inclusion is a priority. We’re actively committed to promoting equality in the workplace and supporting the employment of people with disabilities. As such, all our roles are naturally open to candidates with disabilities. When we recruit, we value every part of who you are — the juice, the pulp, and even the bits.

So even if you don’t think you can tick every single box, if this role speaks to you, don’t hesitate to give it a go. We’re excited to see what you could bring to the adventure.

innocent cultivates a policy in favor of diversity, professional equality and the employment of workers with disabilities. This is why all our positions are open to workers with disabilities.