Intern/ Trainee Supply Finance BNL

Location: Brussels, Brus, BE

Intern/ Trainee FP&A and CFF BNL

City

Brussels

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Finance​

Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt.

With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter.

From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.

About the role

Reckitt is seeking a bright, enthusiastic Finance Graduate to join our team. You'll be a pivotal part of a team shaping the financial strategies that drive our success. In this role, you'll not only crunch numbers; you'll gain invaluable insight working alongside our finance leaders, including the Finance Director and the pioneering minds of our Finance division. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact our global vision and immerse yourself in the financial mechanics of a leading-edge business.

To be eligible for the role, you must be enrolled in a University based in the EU and be able to obtain an internship/university agreement.

Internship dates

Start date: 11th January 2027

End date: 10th July 2027

Your responsibilities

Support analysis of standard vs actual costs, ensuring accuracy and identifying key drivers of variances.

Support product costing activities, including calculation and validation of standard cost

Assist in month-end closing activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Support initiatives to optimize working capital (NWC) and improve inventory efficiency.

Prepare and maintain inventory and performance reports.

Develop and enhance dashboards and reporting tools (Excel / Power Query).

Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and related accounts.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in reporting and analysis.

Assist in improving data quality, consistency, and reporting accuracy.

Perform ad-hoc financial and data analysis to support business decisions.

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Finance teams to proactively support descion-making.

The experience we're looking for

Currently pursuing a masters degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Strong interest in financial analysis and reporting.

Basic understanding of accounting and financial statements (i.e. P&L and balance sheet).

Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

Mid to Advance Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup, etc: Power BI/Query is a plus)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and applying new concepts.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ownership attitude - able to manage task independently

Nice to have

Experience with ERP

Exposure to supply chain or operations

Power BI and data visualization

The skills for success

Financial systems, Accounting principles, Project management, Accounting principles, Internal Controls.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.