INTERN - Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

Global Finance Department — which includes Global Procurement and ICT — is committed to continuously improving the Chiesi Group’s performance and governance. It plays a key role in strategic corporate operations thanks to its contribution across all areas of the Group, from geographical to global, and from business to departmental. To guide the Chiesi Group in its short-, medium- and long-term decisions, the Team defines clear targets and develops action plans to achieve them effectively.

We are looking for a curious, proactive and motivated Intern eager to develop strong analytical and financial skills within a dynamic Global Finance FP&A team. You’ll work closely with the FP&A Lead for the TOP5 EU markets and the US, gaining first-hand exposure to corporate finance processes across Chiesi’s largest affiliates.

You’ll be involved in

Support to Monthly Closing & Reporting

• Assist in preparing regional monthly reports and performance dashboards.
• Ensure timely collection and consolidation of data from TOP5 & US affiliates.
• Perform first level variance analyses (Actual vs Plan vs Forecast).

Planning & Forecasting Activities

• Contribute to Budget, Forecast and Long‑Range Plan cycles.
• Support affiliates by collecting inputs, validating data, and helping ensure alignment with FP&A guidelines.

Business Performance Analysis

• Assist in building ad-hoc analyses and KPIs to track the performance of regions, markets, products or cost centers.
• Support the preparation of presentations for Finance leadership.

Process & Tools Support

• Collaborate on continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools (PCR/BOARD, BI platforms).
• Help standardize reporting models and documentation.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Interact with Country Finance teams, Regional Heads of Finance, Global Accounting, Tax & Treasury and other Global Finance units.
• Support finance-related projects at Group, Regional or Country level.

You will need to have

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Management Engineering.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial statements
• Good command of Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with planning and reporting tools (a plus)
• Fluent English (spoken and written). An study experience abroad will be considered a plus
• Analytical mindset
• Proactive approach to problem solving

Location

Parma, HQ Chiesi. Flexible combination of on-site presence and remote training possible

Contract and Benefit

6 months internship

Monthly Reimbursement of 1000 Euros

Meal vouchers for each day of remote activities

Free access to internal canteen for lunch

Free shuttle reserved to Chiesi employees from railway station to Chiesi HQ and/or free pass to the urban public service

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.