Application Guide

How to Apply for Working Student in Finance (f/m/x)

at IONITY

🏢 About IONITY

IONITY is revolutionizing long-distance electric vehicle travel by building Europe's leading high-power charging network, making sustainable transportation more accessible and enjoyable. As a joint venture of major automotive manufacturers, you'd be contributing directly to the EV infrastructure transformation while gaining exposure to a fast-growing, mission-driven organization at the forefront of the mobility transition.

About This Role

This Working Student role provides hands-on experience across Controlling, Treasury, and Accounting functions at a scaling EV infrastructure company. You'll work with real financial data in SAP S/4HANA, support monthly closing processes, analyze cost drivers and KPIs, and assist with treasury operations - giving you practical exposure to how financial decisions support sustainable business growth in the EV sector.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing yesterday's charging station performance data in Excel, preparing documentation for month-end closing activities, running data quality checks in SAP S/4HANA, and updating KPI dashboards in Power BI. You'd collaborate remotely with the finance team on treasury administration tasks like payment runs while gaining exposure to how financial operations support IONITY's network expansion goals.

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🎯 Who IONITY Is Looking For

  • A finance/accounting student who can articulate how P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet metrics interconnect in a capital-intensive infrastructure business
  • Someone with advanced Excel skills who can demonstrate analytical thinking through examples of data analysis or modeling projects
  • A detail-oriented problem-solver who enjoys structured processes but can also suggest improvements to financial workflows
  • A curious learner genuinely interested in both accounting fundamentals and how treasury operations support business liquidity in a growing company

📝 Tips for Applying to IONITY

1

Highlight any experience with SAP or similar ERP systems - even if limited - and emphasize your willingness to learn S/4HANA specifically

2

Include concrete examples of Excel proficiency beyond basic formulas (e.g., pivot tables, data analysis, financial modeling projects)

3

Research IONITY's charging network expansion and mention how their growth trajectory interests you from a financial operations perspective

4

Demonstrate understanding of how monthly closing activities directly impact business decisions in a capital-intensive infrastructure company

5

Show enthusiasm for both the accounting/controlling side AND treasury functions, as this role bridges both areas

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your analytical approach to financial data and specific examples of working with Excel for business analysis', "Why you're drawn to IONITY's mission of transforming EV travel and how that aligns with your finance interests", 'How your academic background prepares you for the technical aspects of monthly closing, KPI analysis, and treasury support', 'Your structured working style and attention to detail, with examples of handling deadlines or complex data tasks']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → IONITY's shareholder structure (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Hyundai, etc.) and how this influences their financial operations
  • → The company's charging network expansion plans across Europe and their partnership model
  • → The capital intensity of EV charging infrastructure and what that means for treasury and cash flow management
  • → Recent news about IONITY's funding rounds, partnerships, or market position relative to competitors

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would analyze cost drivers and variance for IONITY's charging station operations
2 Describe your experience with financial data quality checks and why they matter for management reporting
3 How would you approach learning SAP S/4HANA finance modules quickly in a remote working environment?
4 What interests you about treasury functions like cash flow forecasting in a capital-intensive growth company?
5 How do you stay organized and detail-oriented when supporting monthly closing activities with tight deadlines?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Treating this as just another finance internship without showing specific interest in IONITY's EV infrastructure mission
  • Overemphasizing theoretical finance knowledge while underplaying practical Excel and data analysis skills
  • Showing preference for only accounting OR treasury functions rather than enthusiasm for the role's cross-functional nature

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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