Job Summary
The Finance Controller Intern will support the finance and accounting team with essential financial control activities, including budgeting, reporting, cost analysis, and internal process reviews. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented student or early-career professional who wants hands-on experience in financial operations, internal controls, and performance analysis within a global workforce environment. The intern will work closely with the Finance Controller to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information.
Location: Barcelona (preferred) or Remote
Type: hybrid or remote
Duration: 6 months, full-time, paid internship starting in December 2025
What is Absolute Internship?
In less than a decade, Absolute Internship has formed into a powerful and reputable program for university students, leading the industry across Asia and Europe.
Absolute Internship is a pioneering firm, and we work with great companies to provide students the opportunity to develop both their personal and professional skill set and inspire them to follow their passions in an international environment with other students from all around the globe.
Our complete internship programs allow students to step out of their comfort zone, gain insight into their industry of interest in an international work environment, meet industry leaders, and build their professional network.
Our program is frequently featured as an industry-leading internship program on highest rated media outlets such as The New York Times, BBC, Bloomberg, Reuters, and Sky News.
Why work with us?
There is work that is exciting but doesn’t offer any chances for a long-term career.
There is work that pays well but is boring.
There are work and jobs with a career journey that offer no flexibility.
…and then there is this job that is not only versatile, promotes creativity and flexibility, team spirit, and entrepreneurial thinking, but can also be the start of an inspiring international career.
Does this sound interesting?
Who we are
* We’re travelers, innovators, thinkers, and doers
* We help students discover the world
* Open and collaborative – we all work together
* We’re small, but mighty and global - we have programs all around the world
* Our Absolute company culture is vibrant, international, diverse, and definitely unique
Who you are:
* Creative and innovative
* A self-starter who thrives on challenges, you manage your time effectively, think on your feet, and tackle obstacles with a positive, can-do attitude
* You are tech-savvy, endlessly curious, and highly ambitious
* You have effective time management and organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset
* With strong communication skills and respect for others, you bring a balance of polish and individuality, showing up prepared, detail-oriented, and ready to collaborate.
* Your passion aligns with our goals, and your ambition fuels your drive to continuously improve processes, elevate our services, and make meaningful contributions to the team.
Proposed Responsibilities:
* Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
* Support budget creation, forecasting updates, and variance analysis.
* Help monitor expenses, review invoices, and validate financial entries for accuracy.
* Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
* Assist in reviewing cost structures, performing profitability or margin analyses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
* Help maintain and improve documentation of financial procedures and workflows.
* Support audits by preparing schedules and gathering required documents.
* Assist with ad-hoc financial modeling, data analysis, and business performance reports.
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation projects within finance.
What we Expect:
* Professionalism at all times
* Promptness and Professional communication (12-hour email response policy)
* Positive and respectful attitude towards all stakeholders
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and responsibility in handling financial data.
* Ability to work with numbers confidently and maintain data integrity.
* Team collaboration and readiness to support multiple finance functions as needed.
* Proactive behavior
* Organizational skills to guarantee efficient time management
Ideal Qualities and Experience:
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, a passionate team player, good under pressure and fast on their feet.
* Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
* Exposure to financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting coursework.
* Entrepreneurial Spirit and Intellectual Curiosity
* Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
* Experience with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets), including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization.
* An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
* Detail-oriented, thorough, and consistent in checking their own work.
* Integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
* Comfortable working independently when needed, but collaborative in team settings.
* Collaborative Spirit
* Driven – You are confident, take initiative, and venture into uncharted territory
* Previous internships or part-time roles in finance, accounting, or data analysis are beneficial.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Absolute Internship is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, celebrated, and respected. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and skilled individual to our team!