Join our team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Osprey®, Braun®, PUR®, Vicks®, Honeywell®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®, Curlsmith®, and Revlon®, and Olive & June®. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.
Position: Internship - Finance Team
Location: Bussigny, Switzerland
Term: 3 months Contract
Type: Full time 42 hour contract
Hybrid- 3 days in office - 2 days working from home
About the Role:
We will empower our interns with opportunities to deliver on business challenges aligned to their field of study – all while working right alongside field professionals and leaders who will support enhancing our interns’ skills and experience. Intern activity participation may include but is not limited to: comprehensive onboarding, operational duties in their department, project-based duties, virtual speaker series with senior leaders, networking opportunities, job shadowing, and presentations.
Based within the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Finance department in Bussigny, the role of the Finance Intern is to offer day to day support and assistance to the EMEA Finance Team across all brands. During your time at Helen of Troy you will gain exposure to the total business as much possible, this in order to develop an understanding of a finance role.
You are looking for a first professional experience in line you’re your studies Accounting & Finance and need a practical experience. You are flexible, able to prioritize, proactive and can work with a good level of autonomy. With hands-on and solution-driven attitude, you possess good communication and analytical skills making you a strong team player.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing support on various finance-related tasks, including coordination with internal teams to improve processes, assisting with data clean-up, and helping review financial terms.
- Contributing to efforts aimed at enhancing efficiency in collections and overall data accuracy
- Coordinating the CM portfolio listing with Sales and relevant internal stakeholders to accelerate cash collection efforts (covering approximately 15–20 customers
- Supporting Customer Master data clean-up activities (AR clean up- updates for customer emails etc)
- Conducting a review of cash discount terms, comparing actual deductions against agreed payment terms (KESA)
- Assisting in the setup and implementation of dunning letters
Minimum Qualifications/ Skills:
- University degree or equivalent education / experience in Accounting or Finance
- Fluent in English
- Fluency in French would be an asset
- Excitement bout joining midsize yet growing brands
- Must be authorised to work in Switzerland
What do we offer?
- Compensation package
- Mobility allowance
- Flexible work policy with regards to working hours and work from home
- Modern office with collaborative workspaces
- Lunch and Learns
- The chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment
Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.
Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.
At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.
