Financial Controlling Intern (Summer 2026)

BMW Group

Posted 30 days ago

Internship

Spartanburg, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will support the Controlling Department in analysis, reporting, and steering, gaining exposure to a manufacturing finance environment. Key duties include supporting requisition steering, creating reports and presentations, analyzing technology costs, and supporting regular financial and forecast reporting.

We are seeking a Financial Controlling Intern to support the Controlling Department in analysis, reporting, and steering. This internship requires candidates to be pursuing an undergraduate business-related degree with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential, and German language skills are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial Controlling

Analysis

Reporting

Steering

Manufacturing Finance

Financial Reporting

Requisition Steering

Presentations

Technology Costs Analysis

Forecast Reporting

Monthly Controlling

Critical Thinking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

German Language

Job Description

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

The Controlling Intern will be support of Controlling Department in Analysis, Reporting, and Steering. Exposure to manufacturing finance environment. Exposure to Financial reporting, Analysis and Steering. 

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the in the following functions: 

  • Supports Controlling group with requisition steering, creation of reports and presentations to ensure financial transparency and decision making.
  • Analyses technology costs to support controlling group.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Support regular financial reporting.
  • Support Controlling of Plant Spartanburg Departments and Technologies.
  • Support regular forecast reporting.
  • Financial Reporting.
  • Forecast Evaluation.
  • Monthly Controlling.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing undergraduate business-related degree
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • German language skills (preferred)
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
  • Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
  • Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
  • MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
  • Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
  • THE WORK TERM DATES ARE May 18th – Aug 7th, 2026.

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2024, the BMW Group sold over 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was € 11.0 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.4 billion. As of 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.

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