Job Description
Job Title:  Internship - Business Control
Req ID:  588757
Posting Start Date:  12/10/2026

General information

Marseille, FRA
CMA CGM
Finance
Internship
Full Time

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

 

YOUR ROLE  

 

Within the IT Finance Department, you will join the IT Controlling team, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial performance of the Group’s IT activities.

Reporting to an IT Controller leading transformation and process improvement initiatives within the team, you will contribute to the structuring, formalization, optimization, and implementation of new ways of working.

 

Your responsibilities will include mapping existing processes, analyzing current practices, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in continuous improvement, process transformation, and management control, within a dynamic Finance & IT environment.

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ? 

 

Under the supervision of your tutor, you will contribute to:

 

  • Mapping, analyzing, and improving the team’s processes and workflows
  • Supporting transformation projects through the documentation, formalization, and standardization of working methods
  • Identifying and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives
  • Preparing presentation materials, dashboards, and management reports
  • Coordinating with various stakeholders across the Finance and IT teams
  • Supporting closing activities and financial analyses to gain a strong understanding of the IT Controlling environment and its business challenges

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ? 

 

  • You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree or equivalent (Bac+4/Bac+5) in Finance, Management, Project Management, or a related field
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • You have strong analytical, synthesis, and written communication skills
  • You are organized, rigorous, and able to work independently
  • You enjoy working as part of a team and thrive in fast-changing environments
  • You are curious about new technologies and have a strong interest in artificial intelligence and digital tools, with the ability and motivation to identify and experiment with solutions that can improve, automate, or simplify the team’s processes
  • Your curiosity, adaptability, and ability to learn quickly will be key assets for succeeding in this role

 

JOB ENVIRONMENT 

 

  • Location: Marseille, France (13)
  • Internship duration: 6 months
  • Travel: No
  • Accessibility: Accessible by public transport 

 

 

 

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Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. 

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards  are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.