What is the opportunity?
Are you a university level student with a strong interest or affinity with topics such as financial analysis, financial statement preparation, statutory audit? Are you looking for an internship to gain work experience in an international fast-paced environment? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! As an intern in our EMEA Controlling team you’ll get an amazing opportunity to learn and develop yourself while making a real impact. You will be exposed to the full scope of finance-compliance activities and will work closely with the other controlling team members, finance- and other internal teams. The position is full-time (two days at the office) for six months.
Join our EMEA controlling team as an intern and become an integral part of our broader EMEA finance team, alongside FSSC, FP&A, and Controlling. Thrive in an international environment and enjoy ample opportunities for personal and professional development. Work in a dynamic and flexible team environment
Responsibilities
- Support the various internal and external compliance audits (e.g., SOX, IA, ACP) in close cooperation with the other controlling team members.
- Assistance in monthly US GAAP reporting and support a proper month-end closing cycle (Journal Entry, Report preparation)
- Support in monthly Balance Sheet reviews.
- Assistance in preparing the annual budget cycle for the assigned cost centers.
- Support preparing the annual statutory reports for the assigned legal entities for the new year.
- Ad hoc activities (support in various projects /reports)
Team
The intern is part of the EMEA controlling team and will report to one of the Junior Controllers. The controlling team is part of a broader EMEA finance team (FSSC, FP&A and Controlling).
Requirements
- Level of education: HBO - Business Economics/Accounting or similar
- Able to communicate in English.
- Able to work independently.
- Hands-on mentality with a pro-active attitude
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excel proficiency
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Level of education: HBO - Business Economics/Accounting or similar
- Able to communicate in English
- Able to work independently
- Hands-on mentality with a pro-active attitude
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excel proficiency
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
