Business Analyst - Internship - Dusseldorf

At Efficio, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a team of dedicated experts committed to transforming procurement and supply chain functions. Our mission is to drive sustainable, measurable value for our clients through innovative solutions and deep industry insights. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact.   Efficio is the world’s largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We’re a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly! We are recruiting for our Dusseldorf Office where you'll be joining a growing team of over 50 people.   Consultants based in Dusseldorf will support clients in Germany and across Europe with opportunity to travel globally. Our consultants provide flexible support to clients whether it is a rapid assessment, short term savings realisation or embedding in a long-term partnership to deliver lasting and measurable value to clients. Our collaborative and inclusive culture is what makes us stand out. At Efficio, colleagues with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and viewpoints come together to identify innovative solutions for our clients - and so we're looking for our new team members to bring strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills to maintain this culture as we grow.   We encourage our teams to proactively innovate and challenge the status-quo, backed by strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities alongside comfortable proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. We're looking for team members who enjoy and have experience of digging into complex challenges at a leading management consultancy or in a relevant industry position.   Strong opportunities for career growth are an important part of our offering; as such, we love seeing ambition and a proactive approach to shaping your career to your goals and interests. To meet client needs, we look for flexibility to travel; you can give us a heads-up on your preferences when applying.   We'd love to hear about any additional skills or experiences you bring to the table. We're particularly interested in: • Fluency in German and English • An exemplary academic background; preferably in Engineering, Science, Business, or Economics • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Confident communicator, able to provide a summary view of complex material succinctly • Proficient in the use of MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint • A self-starter with a proactive and enquiring approach • Ability to work in teams and take direction - with a service orientated mindset • Excellent attention to detail and motivation to suggest new ideas and see tasks through to completion • Very good organisation and time management skills • Prior internship experience is preferable

As a part of 3 to 6 months internship, we are looking for interns who can support our team of consultants on a client project. This is an entry-level role designed as a first step into management consulting. Working under the guidance of an experienced consultant, your key role is to:

Collect, analyse, and synthesize large data sets from various sources to generate insights that will provide important inputs to the project team's recommendations and solutions

Justify conclusions and recommendations with rigorous, fact-based analysis and relevant experience

Assist consultants with developing and issuing RFPs and evaluating proposals from suppliers

Provide input for client presentations and assisting with the visualization and presentation of analyses

Work alongside the team to support the day-to-day delivery of projects

Interact with clients and suppliers as required