Opella

M&S Finance BA&C Trainee

Opella

BudapestPart timePosted Aug 5, 2026

Job description

Controlling trainee Location: Budapest Grade: L-1 Your career shouldn’t start with waiting in line. At Opella, early careers are built differently. You’re trusted early, supported strongly, and given real space to make an impact. As a Controlling trainee, you’ll step straight into work that helps make self-care simpler, smarter and more human for millions of people.

About the job

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in finance and controlling while developing an understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain operations within a global healthcare organization. We are seeking a proactive and reliable Student Worker to support the M&S Europe Finance Business Analysis & Controlling (BA&C) team.

The primary objective of this role is to provide support in daily operational and reporting activities, helping to ensure business continuity while experienced team members are engaged in the implementation of a new IT system. Main responsibilities: Support the execution of recurring BA&C and controlling activities. Assist with the preparation and distribution of regular financial reports and performance dashboards.

Perform data collection, consolidation, validation, and reconciliation activities. Maintain reporting files and databases, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Support monthly business performance reporting processes. Conduct data quality checks and follow up on identified issues. Provide ad hoc analytical support as requested by team members.

What You Will Gain Jump into real projects that influence how our brands show up on shelves and in homes around the world. Access personal support and practical training: coaching, feedback and stretch assignments to build confidence fast. Ask the hard questions, challenge complexity and help make smarter solutions a reality.

See how your work contributes to a bigger purpose, from improving access to care to reducing environmental impact. Work in a culture that’s collaborative, supportive and serious about helping you thrive and be recognised. Hands-on experience within the Finance Business Analysis & Controlling function of a global healthcare company.

Understanding of how manufacturing and supply chain activities are translated into financial reporting and performance monitoring. Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals in an international en About you: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Comfortable working with data and reports. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage routine tasks accurately. Good communication skills in French and English. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

This isn’t a stop on your CV, it’s the start of something bigger. If you want to grow, be heard and help change how self-care works for people everywhere, we’re ready to back you. We are challengers. We are Opella.

About Us

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.

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