Intern - Controlling, Year-Round

Continental•Fort Mill, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Controlling Intern for the Business Area (BA) Tire Replacement Americas, you will support the Controlling team with analytical and reporting activities while gaining hands‑on experience in financial processes within a global organization. This internship provides opportunities to learn directly from senior analysts, contribute to real business decisions, and build a strong understanding of market performance, profitability drivers, and operational finance. Key activities: Assist with monthly closing activities by preparing basic reports, validating data, and supporting the team with routine tasks Help update monthly forecasts by gathering input, checking data accuracy, and preparing preliminary analyses Support the annual Budget and Strategy processes Assist with the preparation of materials for C-Level operational reviews, including charts, tables, and draft commentary Take hands-on efficiency improvement initiatives Support analysis of Profit & Loss (P&L) and other financial statements Contribute to special cross-team projects Collaborate with team members to provide general support on controlling topics

Requirements

Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, & or Business Administration
Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours
Currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and can dedicate 12 months toward this internship
Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Well organized and ability to work autonomously
Able to come onsite to our Fort Mill, SC Tire HQs 3 days/week (Mon-Fri)

Nice To Haves

Preferred coursework in Accounting & Business
Able to work 25+ hours per week during normal business hours
Knowledge in Power Query and/or Power BI

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly closing activities by preparing basic reports, validating data, and supporting the team with routine tasks
Help update monthly forecasts by gathering input, checking data accuracy, and preparing preliminary analyses
Support the annual Budget and Strategy processes
Assist with the preparation of materials for C-Level operational reviews, including charts, tables, and draft commentary
Take hands-on efficiency improvement initiatives
Support analysis of Profit & Loss (P&L) and other financial statements
Contribute to special cross-team projects
Collaborate with team members to provide general support on controlling topics