Trainee Corporate Controlling (all genders)
Job Description
Are you a recent university graduate with a master's degree, eager to put your expertise into practice while fast-forward your professional career? We are a leading international wholesale company, offering a unique opportunity for driven and ambitious people to join our Corporate Trainee Programme at METRO AG in Düsseldorf, the holding company of METRO/MAKRO.
About our programme:
Our traineeship programme is designed to bring you fast-track into a senior expert role in your chosen field. As a trainee, you will have the chance to work in specialized areas, exciting projects and gain exposure to different departments and leaders. In addition, you can complete an assignment in one of our METRO countries abroad, providing a truly international experience.
In our trainee programme in the field of Finance, you will gain first-hand experience in our Corporate Controlling division. You will learn core financial activities in an international corporate holding, such as preparing reports for executive leadership, supervisory board and external analysts, budgeting and forecasting. Furthermore, you will deep-dive into financial and commercial controlling activities with which we evaluate the business performance of our international wholesale entities; based on that, opportunities and risks are identified together with local colleagues and business units. Finally, investment case evaluations will also be are part of your traineeship. The usage of modern BI and AI tools will complement all of these stints.
Further details on our programme:
- 18 months duration starting on 1 October 2026
- International assignment in a METRO country
- Constant functional and skills training
- Unlimited contract
- Networking events
Qualifications
What you need to bring to the table to be eligible:
- A master's degree in business/economics with a specialization in Finance, Controlling or a related field with very good results
- Relevant internships in Corporate Finance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn quickly, adaptability to new and changing environments, open and pro-active personality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel. Additionally, an explorative mindset for AI usage
- Engagement in extra-curricular activities is a plus
- Fluency in English (min. B2); German language skill is a plus
Additional information:
In return, we offer an unlimited contract right from the start, a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in teams of highly motivated and experienced professionals.
To apply, please submit your resume and a motivational letter for your chosen work field, and why you would be a good fit for this programme.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity and are ready to take your first step into the world of business, we encourage you to apply for our trainee programme. Join METRO and start your journey as a Corporate Trainee today! Shape the future of METRO together with us!
