Finance Intern

ExternalDescriptionStr

This role demands a good analysis capability, ability to challenge the status quo of current processes and customer focus. Will liaise daily with other Company departmentsm, including colleagues from other countries (mainly UK). She/he is able to work in team and effectively share information and bring ‘fresh’ ideas to the team

The role is based on internship contract designed in conjunction with a local University.

ExternalQualificationsStr

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Basic knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, proof reading and collating complex information into reports.
- Problem solving skills.
- Data entry management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent relationship skills at all levels.
- Ability to learn quickly and manage workload in a cooperative and demanding environment.
- Respectful, honest and reliable with a high integrity sense.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite
- Upper intermediate English knowledge is required

**Work Environment**:

- This role is based at the Linate (Milan) office in Italy with opportunity to perform part of the activities in smart working
- Need to manage confidential information on regular basis.

**Experience**:

- No prior experience needed
- Strong motivation to learn, collaborate and contribute is required

**Education**:

- Required: University degree or 90% of exams passed
- Legally able to reside and work in Italy.

InternalQualificationsStr

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Basic knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, proof reading and collating complex information into reports.
- Problem solving skills.
- Data entry management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent relationship skills at all levels.
- Ability to learn quickly and manage workload in a cooperative and demanding environment.
- Respectful, honest and reliable with a high integrity sense.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite
- Upper intermediate English knowledge is required

**Work Environment**:

- This role is based at the Linate (Milan) office in Italy with opportunity to perform part of the activities in smart working
- Need to manage confidential information on regular basis.

**Experience**:

- No prior experience needed
- Strong motivation to learn, collaborate and contribute is required

**Education**:

- Required: University degree or 90% of exams passed
- Legally able to reside and work in Italy.

InternalResponsibilitiesStr

AP and procurement
- Support current processes assuring respect of accounting policies, tax rules and deadlines
- Work in conjunction with other company department in order to build reliable forecasts
- Support Italy finance team in performing Month end deliverables
- Support Business controller in implementing process improvement plans

Contract Management
- Contribute to the implementation of new contract management tool in Italy
- Assure correct revenue recognition treatment for main customer contract in place
- Work in conjunction with BI department in order to assure accuracy of rebates and marketing accrual

Pricing analysis

ExternalResponsibilitiesStr

AP and procurement
- Support current processes assuring respect of accounting policies, tax rules and deadlines
- Work in conjunction with other company department in order to build reliable forecasts
- Support Italy finance team in performing Month end deliverables
- Support Business controller in implementing process improvement plans

Contract Management
- Contribute to the implementation of new contract management tool in Italy
- Assure correct revenue recognition treatment for main customer contract in place
- Work in conjunction with BI department in order to assure accuracy of rebates and marketing accrual

Pricing analysis

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.

CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision