Controlling Smart Start

Controlling Smart Start

Let’s turn visions into reality. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility or industry. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.
Every year, several thousands of young people on practical placements with Bosch experience daily work at first hand. With this long-term internship opportunity, they are actively integrated into projects and are fully incorporated in the daily work of one of the world's largest industrial corporations. The new specialist experience you gather will help you choose the future focus of your studies and the way you wish to launch your professional career. One thing is sure: Exciting and interesting tasks await you!

As part of our Plant Controlling team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment and contribute to both operational and digitalization topics.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support Plant Controlling activities, including standard unit costing, Bill of Materials (BOM) comparison, and material cost variance analysis.
• Prepare routine cost tracking reports for plant management and department heads.
• Assist in monitoring capital expenditures (CAPEX), investment depreciation, and internal project tracking.
• Support PCOS (Planned Cost of Sales) calculations and related product cost evaluations.
• Contribute to efficiency improvement initiatives and cost optimization projects across value streams.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalization projects using Power BI, Power Query, and emerging AI-based productivity tools.
• Analyze operational and financial data to support the team in delivering data-driven insights and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s student, preferably studying Industrial Engineering
• Prior internship experience in Plant/Financial Controlling or Production areas is strongly preferred.
• Availability to work at least 4 days per week
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Excel VBA / Macros
• Advanced level of English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and proactive working style
• Strong eagerness to learn and develop
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and drive improvements