International Intern, Controlling

About the Role

This is a full-time International internship position for the Spring Rotation, from March 8, 2027 through September 3, 2026 in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. As a Controlling – Planning and Reporting Intern, you will collaborate closely with the controlling team to gain hands-on experience in financial planning, reporting, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily tasks such as extracting data from multiple systems, ensuring data accuracy, and uploading validated data into relevant platforms to support financial reporting and planning processes.
• Help identify, design, and implement automation solutions to streamline repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Provide support with ad-hoc requests, including data analysis, reporting, and creating presentations for management or departmental use.
• Work on improving existing processes by identifying inefficiencies, proposing enhancements, and contributing to the implementation of optimized workflows.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of outcomes.
• Gain exposure to controlling and reporting tools, systems, and methodologies, while contributing to the success of the department's objectives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.
• Prior BMW Group experience is a plus (applicable to international J1 students only).

Qualifications

• Field of study: Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in data analytics, including experience with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Athena, AWS, or similar platforms.
• Ability to learn and work with Low Code App Builder (prior experience with Oracle APEX is a plus).
• Knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Some experience with process automation tools (e.g., VBA, Python, or R) is a plus.

Pay

• Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $25.30.
• Graduate students: Hourly rate is $32.20.
• The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate.

Schedule

• Full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Hybrid role that requires in-office days.
• Spring Rotation: March 8, 2027 through September 3, 2026.