Making Trade Happen
At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
Shape the future of trade with us.
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Job Description
What You'll Do
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic international finance team while developing skills that will accelerate your future career?
We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded Finance & Transformation Intern to join our UK & Ireland Finance team for 9 months. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to financial reporting, analysis, business transformation and process improvement projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you will contribute to key business activities while building practical skills in financial analysis, reporting, data management and automation. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact whilst developing valuable experience that can support a future career in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics or Business Transformation.
Key responsibilities include:
Finance Operations
- Support day-to-day finance activities and month-end processes.
- Assist with account reconciliations and financial controls.
- Support bank reconciliations and customer and supplier account reviews.
- Help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Reporting & Analysis
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and management information.
- Conduct financial analysis and data validation exercises.
- Perform data quality reviews and investigate discrepancies.
- Support the team in producing meaningful insights to support decision-making.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Contribute to continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
- Support automation and digitalisation projects across the finance function.
- Assist with Power BI reporting, dashboard development and Excel-based analysis.
- Help document processes, controls and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance reporting capabilities.
Project Work
- Participate in finance, systems and business transformation projects.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Assist with tax, compliance and intercompany reporting requirements.
- Undertake ad hoc analysis and project work as required.
What You'll Gain
- Practical experience within a professional finance environment.
- Exposure to financial reporting, analysis and business transformation initiatives.
- Experience working with data analytics and reporting tools, including Excel and Power BI.
- Opportunities to collaborate with experienced finance professionals and business leaders.
- Development of commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Valuable experience that can support future careers in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics or Consulting.
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Proactive, curious and eager to learn.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools.
- Previous experience in working on accounting or financial reporting principles.
- Interest in business transformation, process improvement and automation.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to gain on the job experience in a fast-paced Finance team.
At Coface, we offer a dynamic, international working environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success and expansion of our UK business. You will work alongside high-calibre professionals in a fast-paced, strategic role with strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-border collaboration.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact, we invite you to apply.
Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience using Power BI or other data visualization tools
- Previous experience with accounting or financial reporting principles
- Interest in business transformation, process improvement, and automation
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What We Do
With over 75 years of experience and the most extensive international network, Coface is a leader in trade credit insurance & risk management, and a recognized provider of Factoring, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Bonding, and Information Services. Coface’s experts work to the beat of the global economy, helping ~50,000 clients in 100 countries build successful, growing, and dynamic businesses. With Coface’s insight and advice, these companies can make informed decisions. The Group' solutions strengthen their ability to sell by providing them with reliable information on their commercial partners and protecting them against non-payment risks, both domestically and for export. In 2023, Coface employed ~4,970 people and registered a turnover of €1.868 billion.
