Internship: Financial Controlling

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. Job DescriptionAre you seeking an opportunity to put your financial and accounting skills into practice? Would you like to get exposure to the job of Financial Controlling working in a global manufacturing company?This internship will offer you the unique opportunity to support the divisional European SOX coordinator in the execution of the 2026 SOX process, CAPEX project's financial tracking process and Quality/Aging provision. This is a great way to learn how various key business and financial processes are organized and controlled from a financial perspective. On top, this assignment will also provide the opportunity to learn about SOX requirements for a US-listed company.Main responsibilities:Support the SOX coordinator via working closely with the process owners on ensuring the SOX deliverables are achieved in time.Work with different business process owners and controllers across Europe to ensure that the key controls are assessed, documented and tested properly. Perform walkthrough procedures and key controls testing. Perform quality control on the SOX tests. Lead the divisional CAPEX projects (IT and R&D) financial tracking process and support the CAPEX case preparation.Support weekly Quality/Aging provision.The preferred start date is February 2nd, 2026. The ideal candidate is available for 4-5 days a week for a duration of 6 months. The internship can be done remotely for up to 2 days per week.QualificationsWe are looking for candidates who are highly motivated and thriving in a dynamic and collaborative environment. What we also expect from you:Currently following a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance & Control, Auditing, Economics, or any related studiesSomeone with advanced knowledge of ExcelStrong attention to detail, quick learner and can work under pressureGood communication and not afraid to ask questionsAdditional InformationWhat we offer:550 euros per month compensation on a full-time basisCommuting allowance (if applicable)A peer mentoring program and training offerings during your internship to support your developmentTeam-oriented and highly international environment, in which you get responsibility and the possibility to test your talentsImportant: Only applications in English will be considered! Applicants need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration of the internship.----Note: We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates using their personal email addresses.