Undergraduate Program - Finance & Operations Analytics Student

Company Description

With a proud history dating back 136 years, the Bosch Group now employs over 400,000 people across 165 countries. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living and innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch is a rather special company.

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions (BASS), a company within the Bosch Groups' Mobility Aftermarket Division, is a global Tier 1 partner to the Automotive and Industrial OEM's and Importers providing solutions in the areas of:

• Special repair tools and workshop equipment,
• Diagnostic software and hardware,
• Training and authoring and
• Services & consultancy.

Job Description

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions (BASS) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and detail orientated Undergraduate Finance & Operations Analytics Student to join our BASS team on a full-time basis for 12-months commencing January 2025.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analysing financial and operational data to support strategic business decisions. The student will work closely with the Finance and Operations teams, contributing to data-driven insights, process improvements, and performance optimization.

Some of the tasks that you will undertake with us include: 

• Collaborating with the Finance and Operations teams to gather, clean, and analyse data from various sources.
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Performing variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in operational and financial performance.
• Supporting the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards for monitoring business performance.
• Assisting in process automation efforts to improve efficiency and accuracy in data management.
• Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Participating in special projects, including cost analysis, operational efficiency assessments, and financial scenario planning.
• Building sufficient knowledge of Finance and Controlling processes to provide support to the BASS team.
• Supporting accurate and timely reporting bringing transparency to the business for APS stakeholders and management.
• Supporting activities with Sales & Marketing, Logistics Planning, and Customer Service improvement projects

You will find opportunities to develop your expertise and broaden your tertiary studies. A strong support network will smooth your entry into working life: your supervisor and other team members will be there to help you succeed!

Qualifications

You will have excellent attention to detail, have the ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines, work well with teams and have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

To be considered for our Student Program, you are required to meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in a Data Analytics / Business / Accounting / Finance / Economics Undergraduate degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and basic financial modelling
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new skills in a real-world business context

Preferred Experience:

• Experience or coursework in financial analysis, operational data, and business analytics.
• Prior internship or part-time experience in a related field is advantageous but not required.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other data analysis languages is a plus

Benefits:

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to key financial and operational processes in a dynamic business environment.
• Flexible work arrangements that align with academic schedules.
• Opportunity for full-time employment consideration upon graduation.

Additional Information

As a values-based organisation, we foster and engage a high-performing culture, and value and promote a diverse workforce, supporting equal opportunities for all of our employees. Bosch provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn and develop skills while working in a professional environment of a large, progressive multinational organisation, championing quality and innovation.

As an employer, we offer you:

• A diverse and broad student placement
• Excellent training and development opportunities to complement your tertiary studies
• Attractive remuneration and conditions
• A staff discount on company products
• On site car parking
• An internal network of students, to support your placement and learning
• Access to an Employee Volunteering Program

Applying for this vacancy

We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse workforce in all its forms. We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias.

If this role interests you and you are excited to work with Bosch, send in your application and include your Cover Letter, Resume and Academic Transcript in one single document (PDF or Word) outlining how you meet the requirements of the position.

Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen or hold appropriate Australian work rights to apply for this role.