Job title:  (CEN) BUSINESS GROWTH PLATFORMS INTERN

Schedule availability: Between 25 and 30 hrs per week.

Period of Stay at CEMEX: 6 months with the option of renewal.

Tentative start date (month): Dec – Jan

Project Objective

Support the Strategic Planning team in the analysis, design, and execution of initiatives that enhance business performance and long-term competitiveness. The intern will contribute to the annual strategic planning cycle, market analysis, and performance monitoring to support executive-level decision-making.

Challenges for the student

• Understanding complex business models and translating them into clear strategic insights
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Working with ambiguity and limited information to propose strategic recommendations
• Interacting with cross-functional teams and synthesizing diverse inputs
• Developing business cases that balance financial, operational, and strategic variables

Main Responsibilities and Activities to be Carried Out

• Collect and analyze internal and external market data to support strategic initiatives
• Support strategic projects, including benchmarking, market studies, financial modeling, and process evaluation
• Document key findings and prepare recommendations for leadership review
• Assist in the preparation of executive presentations, dashboards, and performance reports

Specific Requirements/

Qualifications

Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Required

(To be modified according to the needs and competences that are required)

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Ability to research, analyze information, and present conclusions clearly
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables; modeling is a plus)
• Strong interest in strategy, business analysis, and corporate development

• Analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactivity and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and structured thinking
• Basic financial analysis (NPV, ROI, cost/benefit) is a plus
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or visualization tools is desirable