- Location
- Stabio Ticino Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
About Zegna
Founded in 1910 in Trivero by Ermenegildo Zegna, Zegna is an Italian luxury house renowned for exceptional fabrics, modern tailoring, and a vertically integrated approach from fine fibres to finished garments. As an employer, the maison offers a refined, international environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and client excellence meet a long-standing commitment to responsibility, reflected in Oasi Zegna and its stewardship of people and landscape. Zegna attracts talent across retail, design, merchandising, manufacturing, digital, and corporate functions, fostering collaboration, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Employees join a heritage-driven company shaping contemporary menswear while upholding quality, integrity, and sustainable growth.
The Zegna Headquarters Controlling Intern supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost monitoring for HQ functions, contributing to financial planning, accurate cost tracking, data consolidation and business analysis. The intern assists with budget monitoring, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting and actuals processes for HQ functions.
- Assist with planning and monitoring HQ function expenditures.
- Monitor budget performance and analyse variances against forecasts.
- Support month-end closing activities and cost reconciliations.
- Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Verify the correct allocation of costs by cost centre, project/WBS and account.
- Support day-to-day activities.
- Prepare, update and maintain Excel files and reporting templates.
- Upload, extract and process data from company systems.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analytical schedules.
- Maintain well-organised supporting documentation and working files.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Advanced Excel skills, including managing large datasets and proficient use of pivot tables, advanced filtering and sorting.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or currently pursuing one, in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- Previous internship experience in Finance, Accounting or Controlling is preferred.
- Strong interest in Finance, Controlling and Financial Analysis.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, including cost accounts, accrual and provision accounts, cost allocation and financial reporting concepts.
- Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or Power BI is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail for reconciliations and cross-checks.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Skills
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree, or currently pursuing one, in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Stabio, Ticino, Switzerland.
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Culture
Zegna fosters a workplace culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for heritage, where teams are encouraged to combine precision with creativity. As a family-founded luxury house with a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, it offers an environment that values collaboration, long-term thinking, and excellence in every detail.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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