Internship: Business Intelligence and Finance Excellence

As an intern in Business Intelligence and Finance Excellence at Avery Dennison, your primary responsibilities will include generating regular reporting for stakeholders, collaborating to create insightful dashboards and reports, and contributing to the automation of internal reports. You’ll foster strong relationships between Finance and various stakeholders, provide ad-hoc financial support, and maintain the Finance collaboration site, managing content for newsletters.

Candidates for the Business Intelligence and Finance Excellence Internship at Avery Dennison should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business with a focus on Finance, or a related field. Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

During your internship in Business Intelligence and Finance Excellence at Avery Dennison, you'll have access to specific training offerings designed to support your development. This training will be tailored to enhance your skill set in analytical tools and improve your financial acumen.

Yes, the Internship at Avery Dennison allows for up to two days of remote work per week. This provides flexibility while still enabling you to engage fully with your team and responsibilities at our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest.

Interns at Avery Dennison will receive a compensation of 550 euros per month on a full-time basis. Additionally, a commuting allowance may be provided if applicable, which adds to the overall support during your internship.

When facing tight deadlines in finance, organization is key. I prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact, ensuring that critical reports are completed first. I also communicate with stakeholders to set realistic expectations and seek support when needed, ensuring we stay on track.

In my previous project, I faced a large dataset and needed to analyze sales trends. I employed pivot tables and VLOOKUP to summarize the data efficiently. This helped highlight key patterns and informed our strategy moving forward, demonstrating Excel's power in finance.

I'm drawn to this internship because it combines financial analysis with business intelligence. Avery Dennison's commitment to innovation aligns with my passion for using data to drive strategic decision-making. I see this as a chance to learn from industry leaders and contribute to meaningful projects.

In a group project, I had to present financial results to stakeholders unfamiliar with financial terminology. I simplified the language, used visual aids like graphs, and highlighted the implications of our findings. This approach ensured everyone was on the same page and helped facilitate informed decision-making.

Business Intelligence tools are vital for transforming data into actionable insights. In finance, they can be used for reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. They help streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and support strategic planning by providing real-time data visualization and analysis.

To prioritize effectively, I would assess the impact and urgency of each project. Using a matrix to categorize tasks, I would align my focus on the most critical projects first while communicating with stakeholders about timelines. This ensures that I deliver quality results within deadlines.

Accuracy in financial analyses is essential, so I cross-check data sources, use formulas cautiously, and review my calculations at each stage. I also ensure to have peer reviews or feedback sessions with colleagues to catch any potential errors before finalizing reports.

I stay updated by regularly reading industry publications, following thought leaders on social media, and participating in webinars. Additionally, I engage with online communities focused on finance and analytics, which sparks discussions and insights into the latest trends and tools.

I've used tools like Google Workspace for collaboration, which facilitates real-time document sharing and communication. For project management, I've utilized Trello and Asana, which help organize tasks and track progress within teams effectively.

You should hire me because I bring a blend of enthusiasm for finance and a proactive approach to problem-solving. My strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively make me a great fit for your team, and I'm excited about the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions at Avery Dennison.