Celonis is the global leader in process mining and process intelligence, providing an execution management system that helps organizations optimize their business processes through data-driven insights. Founded in Germany, the company has scaled rapidly to become a decacorn, serving thousands of global customers including Fortune 500 companies across industries such as manufacturing, finance, and retail. The company maintains a major international hub in Madrid, which serves as a center of excellence for engineering, product development, and global business operations. Celonis is highly attractive to international professionals due to its English-first work environment, diverse workforce representing dozens of nationalities, and its status as one of Europe's most successful and fastest-growing technology scale-ups.

Founded in 2011 by three students at the Technical University of Munich, Celonis pioneered the process mining category. It has since grown into a global leader in process intelligence with dual headquarters in Munich and New York.

Intern Finance Operations

Celonis

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Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world's fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities-specifically our Process Intelligence Graph-to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Team:

You will join our Finance Operations team within the larger Finance organization. We are a crucial part of the business, ensuring our quote-to-order process is smooth and efficient, and that our financial reporting is accurate. You will also get to collaborate with cross-functional teams like Go-to-Market, Pricing, and Legal to integrate business needs and continuously improve our processes for better operational efficiency.

The Role:

As a Intern Finance Operations you are the gatekeeper between Sales and Finance and make sure that all deals show up correctly in Celonis' Finance Reporting and can be timely licensed to our customers. You manage the review, validation and approval of all incoming, often complex contracts, calculate the related KPIs and track various metadata. You are the go-to person for internal stakeholders when it comes to complex booking scenarios, reporting based on subscription data and questions regarding the end-to-end booking process.

The work you'll do:

Manage the validation and approval of all incoming deals from a financial perspective which includes the calculation of KPIs as well as data structuring for a correct booking
Control and oversee subscription management to guarantee a 100% accurate finance reporting based on the Celonis reporting guidelines
Review booking data for month end closing, Billing/RevRec requirements and other financial reportings
Provide advice to internal stakeholders on complex booking scenarios as well as data evaluation and analyses
Monitor and steer renewal management
Continuously improve finance-related after-sales processes and come up with ideas on process automation
Build smart reportings to cross check data correctness and help using Celonis Process Intelligence Platform to leverage the data

The qualifications you need:

Completed Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (B.A. or B.Sc. in business administration, economics, finance, or a comparable degree program)
First hands-on experience in a related field, ideally within a software company is a plus
Strong analytical and independent thinker with the ability to quickly understand complex processes while keeping the bigger picture in mind
Confident, assertive, and collaborative, with a strong attention to detail and a zero-error mindset
Ideally, first experiences with Salesforce and Zuora (as a plus) and solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What Celonis can offer you:

Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy-24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values-Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future-drive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work - for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate - unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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