Finance Financial Planning & Analysis Graduate

Company: Marsh Risk Description: Marsh Risk is currently seeking a Graduate to join its Finance FP&A team, based in Milan. This role is hybrid, with a requirement to work from the office three days per week. The Financial Planning & Analysis Graduate will support the Marsh Finance Director in the consolidation and review of forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans for Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean & Caspian Region. We will count on you to: Play a critical role in the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes . Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and planning outlooks , highlighting material variances, risks, opportunities, and a range of outcomes. Maintain a thorough understanding of the relevant revenue drivers, sources of growth, and business trends. Prepare financial planning information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Update financial databases by entering, verifying, and securing data. Assist in the development of budgets and quarterly forecasts ; track and report on initiatives. Assist in the month-end close process by preparing recurring, standard, and ad hoc reports, and by researching general ledger activities and variances to budget and prior year. Analyze basic financial data and perform quantitative analyses to support sound and defensible recommendations. Review and conduct simple analyses of financial planning information and reports, and make recommendations for changes to management. Evaluate financial plans by identifying financial outcomes and potential returns. Prepare financial presentations using a variety of formats, including charts, graphs, and econometric models. Maintain best-practice policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. What you need to have: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Strong critical/analytical thinker and business acumen Fluency in English and in Italian Knowledge of Power BI and previous internships in finance or audit will be considered a plus What we offer: Tailored career progression: The programme starts with a 6-month internship (monthly compensation: €800) and €8 meal vouchers per working day, smart working policy and well-being initiatives. At the end of the 6-month internship, based on the tutors' evaluation, the internship can proceed through an apprenticeship contract offering a starting gross annual salary of €28.000. The National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) applied is 'Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi’. Additional attractive benefits offered with the apprenticeship contract: insurance coverages, supplementary pension plan, facultative health assistance, flexible benefits, optional stock purchase plan. Further details will be shared during the selection process. Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.