Financial Intern
Lausanne, CH
About IMD
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has been pioneering leadership development for nearly 80 years. Founded by business for business, we are an independent university institute with Swiss roots and global reach. Operating from Lausanne with strategic hubs in Singapore, Shenzhen, and Cape Town, IMD works with 19,000+ executives from 120+ countries annually. Our 145,000+ alumni form a powerful global network. Consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, IMD bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application to help leaders solve problems, scale solutions, and drive impact. Real Learning for Real Impact.
To reinforce our team, we are looking for a
Financial Intern (100%) / February, 1 2026 - July, 31 2026
The Job's Mission
This internship offers a comprehensive experience in finance, giving you exposure to various facets of financial operations. During the Intern you'll learn the ins and outs of managing payments and maintaining financial records. You will explore the Account Receivables, invoicing clients and tracking and collecting funds.
You will engage in Business Analysis to sharpen your analytical skills, dissecting data to provide valuable insights that contribute to strategic decision-making. You will see the Forecast Process and you will understand the resources allocations process for ensuring financial stability and growth. You will participate in Financial Planning to understand the intricacies of forecasting and developing financial strategies that drive success. You will help the team for establish a better Communication Governance for conveying complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
The internship is designed to be dynamic, with opportunities to rotate across teams to get a general understanding of day-to-day finance operations for Middle Size Enterprise.
Formula for success
Education
Currently enrolled in for Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or similar
Competencies and skills
- Structured, strong planning skills
- Communication skills, both written and oral
- Passion for Data and for turning Data into Insights
- Proactive and highly organized not afraid to ask questions, be continuously curious and inquisitive.
- Self-motivated, results focused.
- Team player with ability to function well independently when appropriate
- Advanced Excel and MS Office (knowledge in Power BI is a plus)
- Fluent in English (minimum C1)
- Conversational French a plus
How to apply
If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas).
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.
A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.