Intern, Controlling - Planning & Reporting - Fall 2026

BMW Group • Woodcliff Lake, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
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).

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees