Company Description
As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.
At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de.
Job Description
Start: 01.04.2025
Duration: 12-24 months
Working hours: 20h/week, up to 40h/week during lecture-free period
As a Finance Working Student, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth financial operations and supporting our logistics processes. Your responsibilities include accurately and efficiently handling financial transactions and records. You'll oversee financial performance throughout the fiscal cycle and proactively communicating with stakeholders regarding updates, discrepancies, or any challenges that may arise.
In addition to financial management, you'll also coordinate and work with logistics teams, internal service providers, and customers to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. This involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, reviewing key financial processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Your responsibilities:
- Assist in daily financial operations, including account reconciliation, monitoring accounts receivable and accounts payables
- Active participation in financial reporting events (Actual, Forecast, Budget)
- Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making processes
- Active involvement in reviewing and re-engineering existing processes and bringing them to the next level to enhance efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and adequate documentation
- Collaborate with other department teams to identify and implement process improvements
- Design and analyze financial metrics within P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, providing insightful recommendations for continuous improvement
- Assist in the development and documentation of new financial procedures and policies
- Provide support during internal and external audits
Qualifications
- You are enrolled in a University Degree in Business Administration or Economics with focus on Accounting and Controlling
- Ideally you have some first experience in the Wholesale, Retail, or FMCG industries and have first-hand working experience with bookkeeping and ERP systems (SAP and/ or MS D365 etc.)
- You have advanced skills in MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel (Pivot tables; Macros) are desirable
- You have a passion for financial processes and understand their critical role in driving efficiency and strategic direction, transforming and influencing business success
- You are a team player and can successfully blend-in to an international team environment
- Your strong and emphatic personality, coupled with excellent communication skills empower you to positively influence stakeholders involved in your daily activities
- Willing to work in a modern finance environment in a Logistics Service company requires to cope with defined deadlines, qualitative working results and continuously prioritization – you are master of these
- You are fluent in English (vocal and written) and an additional European language will be your advantage
Additional Information
What we offer:
- You are part of an international and experienced team with a high degree of personal responsibility and independence in a friendly, highly dynamic and proactive environment.
- We actively support you in your professional development and promote your potential through collegial coaching and advice.
- We offer you flexible work solutions, employee discounts in our wholesale stores as well as an attractive compensation package.
Have we sparked your interest? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application.
METRO is an equal opportunity employer. We offer all qualified employees and applicants the same opportunities.
