About this role
Finance Intern – Business Controlling (f/m/d)
Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the opportunity
Join QIAGEN's Business Controlling team at our headquarters in Hilden, Germany, for a 3 to 6-month internship and gain hands-on experience in a global leader in the life sciences and diagnostics industry. During your internship, you will gain valuable insights into the financial steering of a globally operating company and work closely with Finance, Franchise, and Sales Management. From evaluating new product development projects and analyzing the success of product launches to supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities, you will contribute to real business decisions and develop a comprehensive understanding of financial business partnering.
You will collaborate with experienced stakeholders across different business functions and gain exposure to both operational and strategic finance processes. Beyond day-to-day controlling activities, you will contribute to management reporting, business performance analyses, and planning activities that support decision-making across the organization. Based at our Hilden campus, you will become part of an international and collaborative environment while receiving regular feedback and development support throughout your internship. A successful internship may also help you build lasting connections within QIAGEN and support consideration for future opportunities where there is a mutual fit and business need.
Your tasks include
- Support the annual budgeting process for revenue, operating expenses, and headcount planning
- Perform financial and profitability analyses for new product development projects in collaboration with R&D and business partners
- Contribute to monthly forecasting activities for sales performance, operating expenses, and installed instrument base
- Analyze product launches and business performance to identify trends, opportunities, and key growth drivers
- Prepare reports, business analyses, and management presentations for franchise and senior leadership teams
- Maintain and further develop product and performance reporting for QIAGEN's key growth drivers
- Support quarterly sales commission calculations and related sales controlling activities
Your profile
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or currently in a GAP year
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data and translate insights into recommendations
- Interest in financial planning, forecasting, business analysis, and performance management
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial modelling, reporting, or data analysis is an advantage
- Curiosity for digital innovation and emerging AI technologies; experience with AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI AI capabilities, or similar solutions for analysis, reporting, or process optimization is a strong plus
- Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics and work effectively in an international environment
- Fluent in German and English
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
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At QIAGEN, our vision is clear: Making improvements in life possible.
This is reflected in our daily actions to help scientists, clinicians and professionals tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges – unlocking insights that advance science, improve healthcare and enhance lives.
To achieve this, we stay focused on one mission: to offer Sample to Insight solutions.
Our products and services turn complex biological samples into valuable answers. Whether it’s enabling a breakthrough discovery or improving patient outcomes, we help our customers move from data to insight, faster and with greater confidence.
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