Merck KGaA Posted October 16, 2026

Intern Commercial Controlling Process Solutions (all genders)

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany FULL_TIME
Other / Corporate Functions Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

As a Finance Intern in our Commercial Sales organization within Process Solutions EMEA, you will support financial analysis, sales forecasting, reporting, and business insights. Working closely with experienced Finance colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders, you will gain practical experience in Commercial Finance and Finance Business Partnering in an international corporate environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

* Support the Commercial Finance Team in providing financial insights

* Analyze sales performance and development, including price and volume effects, as well as assess their implications on profitability

* Prepare and maintain regular management reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses

* Support the Sales organization during forecasting, target setting, and financial planning cycles

* Compare actual performance with targets, forecasts, and prior-year results, and identify key drivers and deviations

* Prepare ad-hoc analyses and business cases to support commercial decisions and strategic initiatives

* Help translate complex financial and commercial data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations

* Support the continuous improvement and automation of reporting and analytical processes

* Contribute to Finance projects

Your Profile

* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

* Strong analytical and quantitative skills and a strong interest in the Life Science or Healthcare industry

* Excellent Excel skills; experience with Power BI, or other reporting/analytics tools is a plus

* Ability to structure complex data and communicate key findings in a clear and concise manner

* Strong business acumen and an interest in understanding the commercial drivers behind financial performance

* Proactive, independent, and solution-oriented working style

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

* Comfortable working in an international and cross-functional environment

* Fluent in English; German or French is a plus

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
Function
Other / Corporate Functions
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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