Ice Cream: Finance Internship 26' - Financial Analysis and Reporting

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company—a place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. Here, we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences, transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories, because we know life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth—growing our business, our customers’ businesses, and our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment, so we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments, all while having fun. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto, and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company, leading the industry. For more than 100 years, we have been taking pleasure seriously, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE:

As an intern in the Finance Department, your ideas will drive impact, and your creativity will take center stage. The team will provide you with opportunities to support projects that will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis and reporting, including P&L components, performance management, and strategic insights. You will develop skills in financial reporting, dashboard creation, and improving financial visibility to senior stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and analyze P&L components and control mechanisms.
• Develop and enhance financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Create and maintain financial dashboards and performance management tools.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and participating in budgeting cycles.
• Provide strategic insights and contribute to business plan development.
• Improve financial visibility through performance visualization tools.
• Support the finance team in day-to-day activities and strategic meetings.

YOU ARE THE PERFECT FIT IF:

• You’re available for 5 to 6 months starting 2nd March 2026 (minimum 32 hours/week).
• You’re enrolled (3rd or 4th year) in a University (WO) program during the internship.
• You have basic finance and accounting knowledge.
• You possess great Excel skills.
• You are knowledgeable in PowerPoint and Power BI.
• You demonstrate resilience and flexibility.
• You have strong analytical and communication skills.
• You are proactive and curious.
• You can work independently and manage projects.
• You are fluent in English.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
• A €625 gross/month allowance.
• Travel reimbursement (if you don’t have a student travel card).
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow; your success is measured by impact.
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business, which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!