Finance Intern in Controlling Team - 12 months Career Starter Program

Finance Intern in Controlling Team - 12 months Career Starter Program

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from office

Do you have passion for finance and would like to develop your career in a global department? Would you like to work in the company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! 

The Career Starter Program in Finance at AstraZeneca is aimed at graduates and students of the last years of universities who want to use the knowledge gained during their studies in practice. This is an opportunity to raise your professional qualifications in one of the most innovative global biotechnology companies.   

Join a vibrant and dynamic team with the passion and drive to push the boundaries of science!  

Global Finance Services(GFS) is at the heart of the AZ Finance function. We are accountable to the AZ Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes which, combined with exceptional business analysis and insight, enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities.  

Your core accountabilities will include:

• Active participation in Month End Close processes supporting different operational tasks of the Controlling team
• BS reconciliations and basic variance analysis
• Processing of Journal Entries
• Preparation of basic accruals calculations and supporting documentation
• Prepare data for analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L balances (Profit and Loss)
• Performing internal controls, designed to prevent and mitigate key risks for the financials of the company
• Prepare monthly reports to be used as base for the business’ requests and/or requirements
• Cooperation with variety of stakeholders within GFS, local finance, R2R & subledger teams

Essential for the role:

• Willingness to work and develop in finance
• Pursuing a degree in Finance/Business/Mathematics/Economy or similar
• Financial knowledge
• Experience with Excel
• English Language proficiency (written and spoken)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills & eye for detail

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in financial department, knowledge of any accounting or planning systems (e.g. SAP)

The internship will last 12 months. 

Please remember that we work in a hybrid scheme, be prepared to work partially office based (minimum 3 days per week). 

Don’t miss your opportunity! We are waiting for you!

Date Posted

05-lis-2025

Closing Date

18-lis-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.