About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job description

For our Headquarters in Parma, we are now looking for talented students / new graduates to join our Finance Controlling Export team.
As a key player in the team, you will be provided with a real-world experience and you will have the opportunity to build expertise and be exposed to several competences.
 

Job purpose

We are looking for an intern to join a lean and dynamic team where collaboration and individual contributions are highly valued. 
During your internship, you will actively participate in team meetings, supporting strategic discussions with your insights and analyses. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment, developing strong problem-solving and adaptability skills. You will support the monitoring of economic performance through Value Chain Assessments, contributing to the identification of opportunities for optimization and process improvement across the value chain.  You will assist in managing product pricing and discount structures, helping to ensure that strategies are competitive and aligned with business objectives, while building proficiency in tools such as Excel, SAP, and Power BI. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Customer Service, and Marketing—you will contribute to the alignment of financial strategies with broader organizational goals, such as budget management, cost analysis, and risk evaluation. 
Throughout the internship, you will monitor top-line performance on a weekly basis, tracking sales trends and identifying key insights. Additionally, you will have the chance to build an international professional network by collaborating with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds and markets, enhancing your global perspective and professional development.
 

Main activities

 
•    Value Chain Assesment
•    Manage Product prices
•    Manage discount conditions

•    P&L simulation on multiple dimensions 
•    Forecast analysis from Volumes to bottom line 
•    Top lines weekly tracking
•    Marketing cost controlling

Desired Skills and Background:

•    New graduates / 2nd year students of Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business Administration or similar studies
•    Excellent academic background 
•    Study or work experience abroad (nice to have)
•    Fluent English and Italian
•   Strong Excel skills; SAP knowledge is a plus
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Ability to communicate effectively
•    Ability to work in team
 

 
We Offer:

•    Internship salary + relocation allowance if you live farther than 50km from our office in Parma
•    Personal tutoring and constant support from your team to develop your personal and business skills

•    First-hand experience working on live projects, as the fastest way to learn
•    Free access to our company canteen
•    Access to our onsite shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price
•    Flexible ways of working
•    A unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the number one pasta company leader in the world!

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.