Intern

Finance Operations Intern

Location: Crespellano (BO)

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a future without cigarettes.

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI’s shift from selling cigarettes to our new combustion-free products has changed the way we work, our stakeholder engagement and how we communicate. Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday and we’ll give you lots of responsibility. You’ll help us improve, inject innovation and create new ways of working.

About IMPACT - Italy Internship Program

Join PMI and be a part of an exciting revolution. This program allows you to kickstart your career and offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, with a great chance to gain practical experience and participate in an engaging learning path. Help us reshape our business and make a meaningful impact on various projects.

Your Role

As an Intern, you will be part of the Operations Finance team at Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna S.p.A., reporting to one of our Strategic Planning Analysts. The position will be based in our site in Crespellano (Bologna).

In your role, you will learn how Operations Finance supports overall business operations. You will be able to build skills in financial analysis, budgeting and reporting. You will rely on data analysis to assess cost performance, identify budget trends and support business with decision making. Usage of financial software for forecasting budget, tracking actuals, analyzing deviations.

What You’ll Do

• Support Budgeting and Forecasting activities;

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, ensuring data integrity and reliability;

• Partner with the business to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive productivity initiatives;

• Support Inventory-related activities (e.g., Fixed Assets, Stock Count);

• Collaborate with local Manufacturing, other Finance departments and with other key stakeholders to enhance financial performance and support effective decision-making.

Skills & Capabilities

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point;

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders;

• Curiosity driven, problem-solving mindset and entrepreneurial spirit;

• Fluent in English and good knowledge of Italian (please note this will be tested throughout the interview process).

Rewards & Benefits

• We offer an Internship of 6 months length, full time.

• In this position you will earn no less than 900 € monthly

Application Process

Our recruitment process will be handled carefully by our Talent Acquisition team. We follow four key steps:

• Step 1: Application submission & CV screening

• Step 2: Interviews and an assessment

  Assessment depends on the position you apply for. You might go through various steps, such as resume screening, written tests, interviews, focus group discussions, and business case presentations.

• Step 3: Offer and onboarding

  Once the interviews and assessments are complete, our team will take the time to review all candidates before the final decision is made and will provide feedback accordingly.

• Step 4: Start Date

  If you are selected for the position, you will receive an offer to begin with us. Please note: start dates are usually between 2-3 weeks from when they are extended. For example, if you receive an offer at the beginning of the month, you can expect to start by the end of the same month.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments during your application, let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.