Working Student (Finance/Procurement/HR m/f/d)

Location: Mannheim

-Temporary Position-

Our Bilfinger Shared Services GmbH (SSC) is a young and dynamic service company within the Bilfinger Group. The Bilfinger Group, with more than 30,000 employees worldwide, has set itself the goal of becoming number 1 for our customers in terms of efficiency and sustainability. Our SSC plays a strategically important role in achieving the group's goals. Within 10 years we have developed into a high-performance and innovative service company with the highest standards of service quality and efficiency. In addition to the predominantly transactional areas related to human resources, accounting, procurement and reporting, we also develop automation and digitalization solutions. As part of our globally established Shared Services Organization (SSO) with around 500 employees, we are constantly driving forward process transformation with the goal of standardization and harmonization. Our focus is on the implementation of services in partnership, with high quality, smooth processes and innovative and sustainable solutions being the focus. Our team is characterized by a passion for service, trusting and close cooperation with our internal customers and innovative strength. You will meet colleagues who want to make a difference and stick together as a strong team. With us you can get involved personally in such a way that success becomes quickly visible. Learning and personal development are important to us. In particular, our global regional SSC setup promotes international exchange and enables new impulses and ideas. Join our TEAM!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assistance in the analysis of core business processes such as procurement, finance and HR
• Participation in meetings and capturing the requirements
• Support in data collection and analysis to identify process improvements and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Preparing and designing effective PowerPoint presentations and Excel Matrixes with Dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Process documentation and creation of strategic management presentations
• Supporting the department leadership with organizational responsibilities, such as agenda management and the development of concept and communication materials
  
  

Performance-Oriented Goals

During the 6‑month assignment, the following milestones are expected:

• Weeks 1–3: Successful integration into the team as well as familiarization with processes, tools, and workflows
• After 1 month: Ability to reliably support administrative and business-related tasks and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• After 2 months: Proactive ownership of assigned tasks, early identification of team needs, and active contribution to performance optimization
• After 3 months: Independent management of onboarding for new working students, execution of structured trainings, and ensuring high‑quality onboarding
• Overall objective: To act as a trusted right hand to the department leadership within 1–2 months, taking on strategic and administrative responsibilities to enhance the overall performance of the Shared Services organization
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ideally you are enrolled in a business degree program (e.g. finance, accounting, business administration or similar)
• Good knowledge of MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Highly confident, motivated and open minded with teamwork spirit
• A structured and detailed way of working with high degree of independence and reliability
• Good written and spoken English, German is a plus
• You are enrolled in a degree program for at least 6 more months
• Ideally, you are available to work 20 hours per week
• Work experience in international corporate functions is mandatory
• A proactive mindset and experience collaborating with senior leadership, with the ability to anticipate needs early and provide strategic support
• Willingness to work on-site at the Mannheim office
• A valid work permit for Germany is required
  
  

We offer:

• Responsibility and varied field of activity
• Flexible working hours
• Onboarding and structured training in a collegial and dynamic team
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a modern working environment
• Company benefits such as discounted shopping or special conditions in fitness studios
• Possibility to work mobile on a pro rata basis
• Opportunities for further development/internal Bilfinger Academy
• Modern coffee kitchen, free coffee drinks and mineral water
• Participation in team events and sporting events
  
  

If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Seemann ([email protected])