Adidas INTERNSHIP 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

201594510

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: FINANCE & TAXATION

Whether you're supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of financial reports and dashboards or assist in preparing financial reporting and communication to internal stakeholders, senior leadership and / or external audiences, your role will be integral in shaping the success of our brand in the dynamic world of sports.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS

Financial Analysis, Reporting and Consolidation Support:

• Perform financial analyses for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare reports on business plans, budgets, performance, and forecasts.
• Develop tools and dashboards to improve processes and insights availability.
• Assist in creating internal and external financial reporting / statements.

Business Partnering and Decision Support:

• Provide insights for Business Partners and / or Senior Management.
• Enable fact-based decision-making process by defining, analyzing, and creating transparency on KPIs e.g. for areas like Brand and Commercial
• Provide business/financial insights to understand the developments in e.g. marketplaces
• Support in day-to-day tasks like assistance in advising business on tax regulations or reviewing Employee Benefits on a global and regional basis
• Identify risks and opportunities and derive recommended action steps for stakeholders.
• Develop and implement communication packages to present results, recommendations, training material, process descriptions and solutions

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

• Student of Business Administration, Economics, or Finance with a focus on Finance, Controlling, Accounting or related fields.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), German proficiency is a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of Alteryx, MicroStrategy and Power BI is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp tasks quickly.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.167,00€, compulsory internship 1.650,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

ELIGIBILITY

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from September 2025 – March 2026
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM CET
• Start Date: September 1st, 2025
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

NEXT STEPS

• You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know.
• Please apply in English.
• If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.