Finance Systems Intern

Job Description

Company Overview

Continental is a global technology company and a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist, founded in 1871. The company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people across 54 countries and markets.

The Tires group sector is dedicated to making mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio includes car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires, along with smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. With over 150 years of top performance, Continental is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector alone generated sales of 13.9 billion euros, employing more than 57,000 people worldwide across 20 production and 16 development sites.

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Job Title

Finance Systems Intern

How You Will Make An Impact

As a Finance Systems Intern, you will participate in various activities to gain valuable exposure to Continental’s Finance operations, contributing to projects that enhance financial systems and support accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Systems and Accounting groups by providing assistance on daily tasks and ongoing initiatives.
• Work on project-based tasks specifically related to accounting/finance systems, gaining hands-on experience in system implementation and optimization.
• Administer external tools vital to the Key User organization, including Tire Knowledge Force, Resource allocation software, and the current shipping tool, ensuring their efficient operation.
• Assist with structuring and updating the Americas Key User Organization ConNext page to significantly improve its usability and relevance for internal SAP Users.
• Provide internal and external financial audit support by accurately pulling data tables and supporting documents from the eRP system.

Required Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program.
• Enrolled in school for at least 12 months and able to dedicate 12 months toward this internship.
• Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri).
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Minimum sophomore standing or higher.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience with other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Access).
• Available to come onsite to the Tire HQs in Fort Mill, SC 3 days/week (Mon-Fri).

Preferred Qualifications

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Junior or higher class standing.
• Coursework in Accounting, Information Systems, or Business Management.
• Advanced experience in Excel.
• SAP experience.
• Able to work 25+ hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri).

The Perks

• Competitive Intern Pay
• Hands-on experience with the team
• Project Experience
• Intern Socials/Mixers
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Company Lunch and Learns
• Networking opportunities
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Additional Information

Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening. Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

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

EEO-Statement: 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. 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 Careers@conti-na.com 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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