RFP500430) Intern, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (Temporary assignment, 6 months) (Rome, Italy

Provide support in financial data management and analysis.

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Overview

Provide support in financial data management and analysis.

You have:

  • Ongoing or recently completed university studies in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Prior experience in a similar role is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite packages, especially Excel.
  • Proficiency of the English language, both written and spoken.
  • Basic knowledge of the Italian language, both written and spoken.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
  • Good skills in personal organization and priority setting.
  • Good time management skills and attention to details.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Job Description

(RFP500430)

Intern, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

(Temporary assignment, 6 months)

The Organization

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) deliver research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis.

The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

https://alliancebioversityciat.org/ www.cgiar.org

About the position

Based in Rome, Italy and under the supervision of (job title of supervisor) the intern will provide support financial data management, budgeting, audit preparation, and systems support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The intern will play a key role in helping ensure data accuracy, supporting financial operations, and enabling efficient planning processes.

Responsibilities

More specifically, the Intern will:

  • Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial data within the ERP and planning system
  • Support budget and actual expense reclassifications in coordination with FP&A Business Partners
  • Help consolidate departmental budget submission and prepare summary reports for internal review
  • Assist in the preparation and update of financial templates, dashboards and tools used in the planning process
  • Assist in the Collection and organization of supporting documentation for internal and external audits
  • Contribute to Maintaining a secure and organized digital archive of financial and audit documentation
  • Provide general administrative and analytical support to the FP&A team
  • Participate in financial process improvement initiatives, including testing and documenting new features in ERP and planning tools
  • Assist in Conducting basic financial analysis or benchmarking to support strategic decisions

Requirements

  • Ongoing or recently completed university studies in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Prior experience in a similar role is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite packages, especially Excel.
  • Proficiency of the English language, both written and spoken.
  • Basic knowledge of the Italian language, both written and spoken.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
  • Good skills in personal organization and priority setting.
  • Good time management skills and attention to details.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

Benefits

Terms of employment

Applicants must be enrolled in a university or graduate school and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies, or alternatively, have completed their university studies within the past six months. The internship shall be on a full-time basis for a period of 6 months. The monthly stipend will be established in accordance with Bioversity International’s local standards and regulations.

Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Italy at the time of application:

  • Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport or identity card.
  • Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or identity card and confirmation of registration from the Registrar’s Office (Anagrafe).
  • Or Non – EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).

    Applications

Please apply online through the website (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers) no later than 29th September 2025, attaching a curriculum vitae, cover letter, both in English, and contact information (e.g. names, email address) of at least three references.

The cover letter should include the reference number for the position - RFP500430.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: 29th September 2025

We invite you to learn more about us at:

http://alliancebioversityciat.org

Please visit our careers page at:

https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you ensured data accuracy in a project. This question assesses your attention to detail and analytical skills. Provide a specific example highlighting your methods for ensuring accuracy.
Can you give an example of how you managed multiple priorities? The interviewer is interested in your time management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach financial analysis in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with budgeting processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with team members? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to adapt to changes in a financial process. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you organize your workload and set priorities. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use for data management and analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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