Finance Intern - Business Controlling (f/m/d)

About the opportunity

Join QIAGEN's Business Controlling team at our headquarters in Hilden, Germany, for a 3 to 6-month internship and gain hands-on experience in a global leader in the life sciences and diagnostics industry. During your internship, you will gain valuable insights into the financial steering of a globally operating company and work closely with Finance, Franchise, and Sales Management. From evaluating new product development projects and analyzing the success of product launches to supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities, you will contribute to real business decisions and develop a comprehensive understanding of financial business partnering.

You will collaborate with experienced stakeholders across different business functions and gain exposure to both operational and strategic finance processes. Beyond day-to-day controlling activities, you will contribute to management reporting, business performance analyses, and planning activities that support decision-making across the organization. Based at our Hilden campus, you will become part of an international and collaborative environment while receiving regular feedback and development support throughout your internship. A successful internship may also help you build lasting connections within QIAGEN and support consideration for future opportunities where there is a mutual fit and business need.

Your tasks include

• Support the annual budgeting process for revenue, operating expenses, and headcount planning
• Perform financial and profitability analyses for new product development projects in collaboration with R&D and business partners
• Contribute to monthly forecasting activities for sales performance, operating expenses, and installed instrument base
• Analyze product launches and business performance to identify trends, opportunities, and key growth drivers
• Prepare reports, business analyses, and management presentations for franchise and senior leadership teams
• Maintain and further develop product and performance reporting for QIAGEN's key growth drivers
• Support quarterly sales commission calculations and related sales controlling activities

Your profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or currently in a GAP year
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data and translate insights into recommendations
• Interest in financial planning, forecasting, business analysis, and performance management
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial modelling, reporting, or data analysis is an advantage
• Curiosity for digital innovation and emerging AI technologies; experience with AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI AI capabilities, or similar solutions for analysis, reporting, or process optimization is a strong plus
• Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics and work effectively in an international environment
• Fluent in German and English

What we offer

• Bonus/Commission
• Local benefits
• Referral Program
• Volunteer Day
• Internal Academy (QIALearn)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.