Intern - Controlling, US-PLT

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. 

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Controlling Intern. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting various operations by preparing essential reports and managing critical data for our market customers. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Continental Controlling processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Payment Files for Specific Channels: Calculate attainments and create payment files for designated channels.
• Issue Credit Notes for Small Customers: Process and issue credit notes for smaller accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
• Maintain Marketing Fund Report: Regularly update and refresh the Monthly Transaction Files (MTF) reports, ensuring the accuracy of data and communication with KAMs across regions.
• File Automation Project: Contribute to the automation of file processing, starting with small customer accounts, and improve integration and efficiency.
• Create and Manage Reporting Dashboards: Design, develop, and maintain visual reports displaying results, including accruals, balances, MTF data, and new insights.

If you are passionate about data management, process automation, and keen to learn within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship
• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, related areas
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
• Willing to commute to Fort Mill, SC Tire HQs 3 days per week (Mon-Fri)
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Experience working with large datasets and generating comprehensive reports
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Excel macros, data processing scripts) is a plus
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with different teams

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Competitive pay
• Hands on experience with the team
• Project experience
• Company lunch and learns
• Networking
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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