Scholar - Financial Planning Scholar - Financial Planning Scholar - Financial Planning
About The Position
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.Brief Role DescriptionThe Financial Planning Scholar will gain hands-on experience in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis within a dynamic corporate environment. This role is designed for a graduate-level student who wants to apply academic knowledge to real-world financial processes, develop analytical skills, and learn best practices in IFRS compliance and corporate reporting.Possible Tasks within this Role Support Financial Planning & Forecasting Assist in consolidating annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Help develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business performance and strategic options. Data Analysis & Reporting Analyze financial results and variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Prepare reporting materials including KPIs, trend analysis, and executive summaries for internal stakeholders. Research & Learning Explore best practices in financial planning and IFRS compliance; contribute to internal projects and presentations. Collaborate with finance teams to understand corporate financial systems and processes. Systems & Tools Learn to work with VW financial systems (ZEUS, Board, & FACTS) for data entry and reporting accuracy. Gain exposure to advanced Excel modeling and financial analytics tools. Collaboration Participate in planning and review meetings with finance managers and directors. Communicate findings clearly and professionally to support decision-making.
Requirements
- Rising sophomore, junior or senior
- Strong GPA
- Strong preference for Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
- SkillsAnalytical Thinking
- Presentation Skills
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Taking Initiative
Responsibilities
- Assist in consolidating annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Help develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business performance and strategic options.
- Analyze financial results and variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Prepare reporting materials including KPIs, trend analysis, and executive summaries for internal stakeholders.
- Explore best practices in financial planning and IFRS compliance; contribute to internal projects and presentations.
- Collaborate with finance teams to understand corporate financial systems and processes.
- Learn to work with VW financial systems (ZEUS, Board, & FACTS) for data entry and reporting accuracy.
- Gain exposure to advanced Excel modeling and financial analytics tools.
- Participate in planning and review meetings with finance managers and directors.
- Communicate findings clearly and professionally to support decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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