SAP Finance iXp Intern (f/m/d) - Controlling Intern within Center of Excellence Central Forecast

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Position title: SAP Finance iXp Intern (f/m/d) – Controlling Intern within Center of Excellence Central Forecast

Location: Walldorf

Internship duration: March 1, 2026

In this role, you’ll:

• Assist in the preparation of the SAP Group's central financial forecast
• Support workstreams in the "Next Level Forecast" project,  working towards the vision of enhancing standardization and automation in SAP's Forecast process. In this context, you will support the team in the E2E implementation of new FC models in Databricks, which includes
  • The creation of datasets as the basis for the FC models
  • Implementation of time series models in Databricks
  • Testing FC model results and adjusting them based on test results
    
    
• In this context, we closely collaborate with IT, data scientists, and various business levels

What You’ll Bring  

We’re looking for someone who takes the initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.  

You are a student (f/m/d) at a university or a university of applied sciences. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and you show exceptional drive and sense of responsibility by taking initiative, using available space in the project to develop own ideas and lead them to results. What makes you successful:   

• Studies of Business Administration, Mathematics or Business Informatics
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively engage with colleagues  
• Interest in cutting-edge IT solutions for continual process enhancement
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, with a particular emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint, is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in both English and German
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team
• Eagerness to explore and expand skills and knowledge
• Affinity for data science and forecasting; familiarity with time-series methods and basic machine learning
• Basic knowledge of Databricks including first experience in Python
• Understanding of Controlling/FP&A concepts and the ability to translate business questions into analytical solutions.

Where You Belong 

Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology. 

1. Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support.
   
   
2. Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better.  You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach.
   
   
3. Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond. 

Join our team at the Center of Expertise (CoE) “Central Forecast” within Corporate Controlling, where we focus on the financial central forecast process for SAP Group. Our team regularly provides a total year revenue and expenses forecast on SAP Group level to the Board, using standardized financial calculation models and predictive analytics tools. In addition, we are involved in strategic projects aimed at optimizing, standardizing and automating our financial forecast process. If you are passionate about financial forecasting and analysis, come join us and make a difference at SAP.

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Requisition ID: 445295  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid