Finance Intern – Spring/Summer 2026

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.  

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.     

What you’ll do

Interns in Henkel’s Finance Program contribute directly to high-impact projects, gaining real-world experience in areas such as Order-to-Cash. The program includes weekly skill-building workshops, mentorship, and regular access to finance leadership—creating a strong foundation for career growth.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support Digital Finance and ad hoc initiatives through project planning, task tracking, and stakeholder coordination 
  
• Analyze customer deductions, identify root causes, and collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Business teams to resolve disputes 
  
• Use dashboards and trend analysis tools to monitor deduction patterns and escalate recurring issues 
  
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align on resolution strategies and process improvements 
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the Order-to-Cash process  

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student (Junior/Senior) pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration 
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and interpret data to develop fact-based recommendations 
  
• Agile learner with a strong work ethic and ability to quickly adapt to new tools and processes 
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude 
  
• Solid project planning skills, with the ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines 
  
• Proficient in Office 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); SAP experience is a plus  

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
  
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
  
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
  
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
  

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.   

Additional information

• This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.  
  
• The anticipated start date for this internship is January 19, 2026, and the anticipated end date is August 14, 2026. 
  
• This position requires you to be available to work ~20 hours/week during the Spring and 40 hours/week during the Summer
  
• Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.    
  
• If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
  
• If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.   

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.  

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.