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

Through a strong and valuable partnership with Supply Chain the team ensure connection between physical processes & economic view monitoring deviations and supporting corrective actions. 
Leveraging on P&L and costs representation knowledge, the team support the implementation of different projects and multiyear plans aimed to improve competitiveness through a proper decision making.

Job purpose

The internship aims to train on the key controlling capabilities and knowledge, giving deep insights into the work of Industrial Controlling department.

Main activities

You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to the team’s day-to-day activities, including:
•    Support in Monthly Closing and Reporting, managing autonomously some areas of analysis.
•    Support the Plant Controlling team in identifying opportunities to apply AI and advanced analytics to existing controlling processes and business questions.
•    Develop innovative analyses to identify patterns, trends, anomalies, and key performance drivers across plant operations.
•    Support the creation of dashboards, analytical models, and automated reporting solutions aimed at improving the accessibility and quality of management information.
•    Collaborate with Controlling, Finance, Operations, and other relevant stakeholders to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
•    Experiment with Generative AI and other AI capabilities to enhance data interpretation, reporting, and insight generation.

Requirements

•    Master’s student or recent graduate in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
•    Fluent English and Italian.
•    Strong interest in Controlling, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.
•    Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and curious approach to complex business questions.
•    Basic knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools; experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.
•    Interest in exploring and experimenting with AI tools, including Generative AI.
•    Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
•    A previous experience gained through relevant internship (ideally in the Finance & Administration department of a FMCG Company) will be preferred.

Additional information

•    Location: Parma HQ
•    Duration: 6-months
•    Start date: November 2026

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.