Step into the dynamic world of sports with an internship at our Headquarter in Herzogenaurach! Applicants are considered for the available intern roles in Digital Business Transformation or Corporate Internal Audit in our global HQ. 

Join us in driving excellence and innovation from concept to consumer! 

JOIN TEAM CORPORATE INTERNAL AUDIT (CIA), an independent, objective assurance and advisory function that maintains a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes and assessing compliance to the adidas governance, risk, compliance and control framework.

• The primary role of CIA is to assist the Executive Board in protecting and enhancing the organizational value, assets, reputation and sustainability of adidas by providing risk-based and objective assurance and advice.
• CIA provides value by identifying opportunities and advising on performance and operational efficiency which supports short-term and strategic initiatives.
• CIA’s scope covers all brands, channels, functions and departments of adidas while considering strategic, business, operational, financial, compliance and control risks. CIA responsibilities include executing audit and advisory engagements, drawing appropriate conclusions, communicating findings to appropriate levels of management, and ensuring remediating measures are taken.

JOIN TEAM TRANS4RM, a digital business transformation project innovating and creating the foundation for adidas’ future operating model across all business functions. 

• TRANS4RM is our multi-year transformation program, reshaping our functional processes and ways of working with future focused targets.
• As one team, we drive the global implementation of SAP S/4 HANA in Finance, Sales, Supply Chain Management as well as Analytics & Reporting across 70 business entities globally.
• TRANS4RM is the intersection of strategic and operational projects, connecting hundreds of functional and business experts to the developing work and solution creation. 

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS  

• Plan, monitor and report program related activities and prepare comprehensive communication to senior stakeholders.
• Take part in reviewing and managing tasks related to key project milestones, risks and decisions as they develop.

• Your tasks in the Corporate Internal Audit internship:
  • Support execution of internal audits, including performing audit testing and verification of controls throughout all channels (Wholesale, Retail, eCommerce) and functions (Finance, Purchasing, Operations, Human Resources, etc.) of the business
  • Provide key contributions to individual special projects covering specific topics such as preparation of reports, analyzing historical data, and supporting coordination of administrative logistics for team events (e.g. conference, off-sites, meetings, etc.)
  • Enhance existing or develop new templates, tools and documentation guidelines for use in executing audits

• Your tasks in the TRANS4RM internship:
  • Support the EU Business Transformation leadership team in rolling-out the new business solution for the European market.
  • Prepare steering committee & sponsor updates together with business and tech leaders.

 WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

• Student of Management, Auditing, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Business Informatics, Management & Technology, Entrepreneurship or similar 
• Strong understanding of digital tools is a plus
• First experience in project / process management is a plus 
• Fluent in English (written & spoken)
• Strong MS Office skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.167,00€, compulsory internship 1.650,00 € (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

ELIGIBILITY  

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship 
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from September 2025 - March 2026
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS 

• Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM CET
• Start Date: September 1st, 2025
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

NEXT STEPS 

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know.  
• Please apply in the same language as the job description. 
• If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.