Functional Controlling Intern – Summer 2026 - Now Hiring!

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

Assist with journal entries and support month-end close activities

• Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards for financial reporting
• Collaborate with global finance teams on cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Analyze financial data and help identify trends or discrepancies
• Gain hands-on experience with financial systems and tools in a corporate environment

What makes you a good fit

A rising junior or rising senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis functions

Experience with accounting systems

Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.

Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.

Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.

Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.

In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support

Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through August 14th, 2026

Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled

If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team

If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed

The salary for this role is $22-$27 / hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.