Internship / Intern Group Controlling (all genders)

At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 84,000 colleagues across 34 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade. 

We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.

Start date: 1st of July 2026

Duration: 6 months 

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

What you can expect:

• Growth strategies: You will support the analysis of business development and planning of our subsidiaries across all countries and channels. Together, we will navigate through the organization to uncover insights that drive our growth strategies forward.
• KPIs: You will analyze key steering KPIs such as Sales, Result, and Cash Flow, and support the team as a central point of contact for overall business development.
• Planning: You will be involved in strategic planning initiatives, continuously challenging the status quo and focusing on key business drivers.
• Reporting: You will support the preparation of documents for external reporting, including the annual report, quarterly financial reports, and shareholder communications.
• Communication: You will contribute to clear and structured communication of our progress to stakeholders worldwide.

What we are looking for:

• Education: You have completed at least three semesters in business administration, with a focus on controlling, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Skillset: Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to work across diverse data sources.
• Personality: You are able to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Mindset: High level of personal motivation combined with strong interpersonal skills.
• Digital: Proficiency in MS Office and strong curiosity for AI‑driven solutions, spanning decision support, automation, analytics, and beyond.
• Languages: Fluent in English; German is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours -  up to 20 working hours/week - with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.
• Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
• Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program. 
• Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.