Financial Intern

Job description

About IMD The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has been pioneering leadership development for nearly 80 years. Founded by business for business, we are an independent university institute with Swiss roots and global reach. Operating from Lausanne with strategic hubs in Singapore, Shenzhen, and Cape Town, IMD works with 20,000+ executives from 120+ countries annually. Our 145,000+ alumni form a powerful global network. Consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, IMD bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application to help leaders solve problems, scale solutions, and drive impact. Real Learning for Real Impact. To reinforce our team, we are looking for a Financial Intern (100%) / 1 February - 31 July 2027 The Job's Mission This internship offers a comprehensive experience in finance, giving you exposure to various facets of financial operations. During the internship, you'll learn the ins and outs of managing payments and maintaining financial records. You will explore Accounts Receivable, invoicing clients, and tracking and collecting funds, while also supporting the team on ad‑hoc operational tasks such as payment follow‑ups, administrative client requests, and maintaining accurate financial documentation. You will engage in Business Analysis to sharpen your analytical skills, dissecting data to provide valuable insights that contribute to strategic decision-making. In addition, you will assist with process documentation, help map and improve existing workflows, and contribute to internal reporting and data accuracy initiatives. The internship is designed to be dynamic, with opportunities to rotate across teams to get a general understanding of day-to-day finance operations for Middle Size Enterprise. Overview of your tasks: Finance & Operations Daily payment reconciliations between bank statements and invoices booked in the ERP Journal entry bookings for cash collection related transactions Create and issue client invoices Track and collect outstanding payments Follow up on overdue invoices Respond to administrative client requests Handle other accounts receivable activities Support the team on ad‑hoc operational tasks Business Analysis & Reporting Contribute to the preparation of presentations by transforming complex data into clear messages, charts, and well‑structured PowerPoint slides, suitable for Leadership Team discussions. Processes, audits & Internal control Map existing workflows and assist with process documentation Support ad‑hoc internal control or audit‑related analyses Support the preparation of evidence and schedules requested during external audits Formula for success Education Currently enrolled in for Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or similar Competencies and skills Structured, strong planning skills Communication skills, both written and oral Passion for Data and for turning Data into Insights Proactive and highly organized not afraid to ask questions, be continuously curious and inquisitive. Self-motivated, results focused. Team player with ability to function well independently when appropriate Advanced Excel and MS Office (knowledge in Power BI is a plus) Fluent in English (minimum C1) Conversational French a plus How to apply If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas). If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application. A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.