- Current Position: Group Controller
- Education: Master’s degree in accounting and financial management at Uppsala University
The “perfect place” to further a career
While pursuing his master’s, Morgan worked part-time at Unilever, managing data for financial reporting. This experience made him aware of the critical role that data management plays in financial processes. And as his interest had always been in the financial and business side of things, our LinkedIn ad for the Internship in business control caught his eye.
Growing responsibilities
Sure enough, Morgan applied and got a spot in the program. During the internship, he worked with Group Controlling and the Business Support team for one of our R&D departments. Besides assisting with ad-hoc requests and shadowing during closing activities, Morgan was also given projects of his own. The focus was to improve the closing process.
"One project involved developing a Power BI report with data queries and measures to streamline the standard reporting process during closings. I also helped consolidate multiple PowerPoint presentations using Macros to save time for more important tasks," he explains.
To get the ball rolling as a new intern, Morgan was able to make use of the knowledge he already had going into the program. For example in Power BI and Excel. In time, he was able to expand his scope.
“Step by step, I became familiar with the financial reporting processes, which meant the working tasks progressed as I grew more comfortable and gained the trust to handle more work tasks,” he says.
Was it all worth it?
Reflecting on highlights and takeaways from his internship experience, Morgan underscores the fulfillment he got from delivering tangible results through his projects.
"Besides gaining an inside perspective on financial reporting at a large innovative corporation, the sense of fulfilment from contributing something concrete through the results of my projects gave me the most joy," he says.
Evidently, Morgan enjoyed his time as an intern with us, and the feeling was mutual. In the end, his hard work paid off. Not only did Morgan gain experience – he also got hired.
“I was fortunate that a position opened in my team just as I finished my internship, but the skills gained during this period would, without question, be of great value if I had chosen to continue my career elsewhere.”
Morgan’s advice to you
To summarize, Morgan is happy with his internship experience. But what would he say to a hesitant student? Well, if you are considering applying for the internship in business control, Morgan recommends taking the leap.
"If you are interested in what the day-to-day work of a business controller looks like, apply! I think the internship at Atlas Copco Group is a unique opportunity to advance your career in controlling and/or accounting.”
Applying for a program is one thing, but succeeding in the actual internship is another. On this matter, Morgan gives tried-and-true guidance.
“My advice – though it may sound standard – is for successful applicants to be curious and not afraid to ask questions. Understanding a large industrial company takes time and patience.”
