Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.
At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers.
Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. 

As a Finance Trainee, you will be integral to the future digitalization of end-to-end Customer Invoicing to Cash processes. Being part of an international organization, you will be collaboraating with diverse teams to support countries across Europe and working closely with Finance teams across Credit Management, Invoicing management, Collections & Receivables management and AR Monthly closing and Reporting. An exciting time of growth that enables you to get wide range of experience. We support flexible working.

About the job

Your possible responsibilities

• Manage incoming payments (wire transfers, Direct Debit, Cheques)
• Handle incoming requests
• Participate in month end closure activities: reconcile AR postings with GL, analyze & resolve discrepancies, prepare reports
• Participating in process automation initiatives and ensure seamless adoption and transition 

What we are looking for:

• Ongoing studies preferably in the field of finance or economics or IT (student status min. until mid 2027)
• Studies in second year or above
• Min. 20-25 hours availability/week (in the mornings); availability on the last and first two working days of the month is particularly desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Being familiar with accounting principles
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage

The ideal candidate:

• is a responsible, organized and pro-active person
• has an analytical mindset
• shows an interest in accounting
• can interact with colleagues in a professional manner
• is a team player, able to collaborate with colleagues
• is open for feedbacks, willing to learn and grow
• available for at least the next 1,5 year