Campus - Internship Programme - Finance Intern - 2026 (Rome)

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Business Unit Overview:

• The Finance Business Unit at PAYBACK Italy plays a key role in supporting the financial performance and sustainability of the leading loyalty program in the market.
• The team works at the intersection of finance, data, and customer-centric business models, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and value creation related to loyalty initiatives.
• By partnering closely with Marketing, Operations, and other business functions, the Finance team ensures effective financial planning, cost control, and data-driven decision-making across loyalty activities, including customer engagement, rewards economics, and program profitability.

About Role:

• Support the Finance team in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with the Controllership team during monthly close activities, supporting financial closing processes and data reconciliation.
• Assist with monthly reporting, including variance analysis and tracking of key loyalty KPIs
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends related to customer behavior, engagement, and rewards usage
• Prepare presentations and dashboards for internal stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Marketing, and Operations teams
• Participate in ad-hoc projects aimed at improving financial processes and operational efficiency
• Suggest improvements in the current processes trough AI usage