Working Student - Controlling (m/f/d)

Field of Work: Controlling,
Location: Berlin 
Legal Entity: KWS Berlin GmbH 
Contract Type: Temporary
Is Full Time: No
Job ID: 17006

Would you like to gain practical experience in the field of Controlling?

KWS Berlin GmbH is looking for a motivated Working Student - Controlling (m/f/d) for the Global Business Operations in Berlin, to support us with process improvements and automation solutions related to the activities for closing, forecasting and planning in the Controlling function. This position is offered on a fixed-term contract of one year, with a working time of up to 20 hours per week (During official semester breaks, working hours may be increased to up to 38 hours per week, subject to confirmation by the university and compliance with applicable regulations).

If you enjoy supporting the controlling function and finding out about the challenges from a process and technical perspective in a dynamic and international company, then you’ve come to the right place!

Your tasks:

• Supporting the transactional activities for our financial closing process


• Supporting transactional activities for forecasting and planning such as functional costs and investments


• Gathering knowledge about expert roles within the team for a core process and/or systems


• Possibly further development of existing Excel and BI tools

Your profile:

• You are currently enrolled at a university and can provide proof of valid matriculation for the entire duration of the employment.


• Understanding processes in controlling and accounting


• Good knowledge of MS Excel; SAP experience would be a plus


• Strong analytical skills and high affinity for IT


• Spoken and written English fluency; German knowledge would be a plus


• Result-oriented mindset and independent working style accompanied by own initiative


• Good communication skills, ability to cooperate in an international team
   

Our offer - Make yourself grow!

• Participation in controlling processes


• Integration into a friendly and motivated team


• Family-friendly environment with flexible working hours

Do you want to grow at KWS? Then we look forward to receiving your online application via our SuccessFactors application system! Please use the "Apply" function in the online application.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

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