Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a positive impact worldwide. With operations spanning across 170 countries, Ecolab is committed to sustainability, innovation, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
There are over 450 of us in our Krakow business center, where we highly specialize in finance, supply chain, accounting, controlling and regulatory. We’re always looking for new talent to join our team. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.
Right now, we are looking for Finance Intern – Supply Chain Procurement.
What will You Do:
- Perform detailed Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis at transaction level to identify root causes of price changes and validate automated conclusions
- Support development and improvement of automated PPV analysis tools and management reports to enhance insight into procurement performance
- Use available tools (Excel, BI, SAP) to analyze transaction-level data and support investigation of flagged variances
- Investigate and explain drivers of PPV by reviewing pricing data, purchase orders, and system records, and distinguish between true business impact and data/accounting issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, AP, Master Data) to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate financial data
- Perform freely, and in a timely manner, necessary updates related to daily and weekly tasks
What will You Need:
- Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance/accounting/economics
- Good Excel skills (PivotTables, formulas, data analysis)
- Basic knowledge of SAP or willingness to learn and work with transactional data
- Basic understanding of financial concepts (e.g., cost structure, pricing, variances)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- English fluency and good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Curious mindset and willingness to investigate data discrepancies and challenge results
- Having basic skills in Power BI will be an asset
- Communication skills and ability to work in a multinational environment
- Availability at min 25-30 hours per week
What’s in it For You:
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards).
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home).
- Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.
- Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.
- Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression.
- Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.
- Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.
- Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.
- Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.
- Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
- Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).
- Parking space for cars and bikes.
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.
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