Job Description

Location

: Rome

Working arrangement

: Hybrid

Expense reimbursement: €800 gross per month

Duration

: 6 months, with the possibility of extension for an additional 6 months. A curricular internship is considered a plus.

At our company, patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work with purpose every day to help address some of the world’s most challenging diseases and bring meaningful solutions to people’s lives.

We are looking for a motivated intern to join the Italy Finance Order to Cash team in Rome. This internship is designed for a candidate who wants to learn, contribute, and gain hands-on experience in finance operations within a dynamic multinational environment.

About the role

As part of the Italy Finance Order to Cash (OTC) Italy team, you will support daily operational activities, financial analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement initiatives in the OTC area. You will collaborate with local and international stakeholders and gain exposure to key OTC finance processes that support business performance and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Finance Order to Cash team in day-to-day operations and process execution
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and documentation to support projects, controls, and business requests
• Collaborate with Finance, OTC, Business Service Centers, and other internal stakeholders on activities such as Working capital and DSO monitoring, factoring operations, customer master data, e-invoicing, credit and debit memo management, customer collections, and cross-functional projects

Required qualifications and skills

We are looking for a curious, proactive, and collaborative candidate who is eager to learn in an international finance environment.

• Recent graduate or Master’s student in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and interest in finance operations
• Good knowledge of digital tools, with an interest in Artificial Intelligence applications and data-driven ways of working
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

What will you gain from this experience?

By joining us, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to meaningful finance activities that support the business.

• Practical experience in finance operations within the pharmaceutical industry

• Exposure to a collaborative, international, and purpose-driven environment

• Development of analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation grows faster when different perspectives, experiences, and ideas come together in an inclusive environment where people can collaborate openly, challenge thinking respectfully, and solve problems collectively.

Required Skills:

Clinical Research, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Communication, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Direct Debits, Event Planning, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, International Economics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Management, Process Improvement Projects, Project Documentation, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/5/2026

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