Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: Data-Driven Forecasting in Commercial Finance

About the Master Thesis Program - Make a difference with Coloplast. Your thesis, real-world impact.

Are you in the final stage of your master's degree and preparing to write your thesis? Through Coloplast’s Master Thesis Program, you have the opportunity to combine academic research with hands-on experience in a global healthcare company with a meaningful purpose.

The Master Thesis Program connects talented students with real business challenges across Coloplast. As a participant, you will work closely with experienced professionals, gain access to relevant insights and stakeholders, and contribute perspectives that can help shape future business decisions.
All available Master Thesis Program 2027 projects can be found here: Denmark - Coloplast A/S Jobs

Hosting Team & Department
Global Business Support, Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance

Project Description
Coloplast uses a rolling forecast process to create a five-quarter outlook for the business. As the company has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions, forecasting has become increasingly complex, and maintaining forecast accuracy and consistency has become more challenging.

This project will investigate how data-driven forecasting approaches can strengthen forecast accuracy, transparency and usability within a selected business area. The student(s) will evaluate current forecasting practices, analyse historical sales and forecast data, and explore alternative analytical approaches that could support better planning and decision-making.

The project may include statistical forecasting methods, machine learning techniques or hybrid approaches that combine analytical models with business judgement. The aim is not to automate forecasting for the sake of it, but to understand where more structured analytics could add value while preserving the transparency, explainability and management ownership that are critical to financial planning. The expected outcome is a practical set of insights and recommendations for how Coloplast could continue to improve its forecasting capabilities.

Relevant Study Backgrounds
•    Finance, economics or business administration
•    Business analytics, data science or applied statistics
•    Supply chain, operations management or commercial analytics
•    Strategy, management or digital transformation

Preferred Competencies or Interests
•    Interest in forecasting, planning and business performance management
•    Comfort working with data, uncertainty and business assumptions
•    Curiosity about statistical modelling, analytics and practical uses of machine learning
•    Ability to translate analysis into clear business recommendations
•    Structured, pragmatic and comfortable engaging with stakeholders

Sponsor(s)
Jesper Flensted, Director Group Performance Management

What to Expect from Us
As a participant in the Master Thesis Program, you can expect:
•    A dedicated Coloplast sponsor who will support and guide you throughout your project
•    Access to relevant business stakeholders, data and insights needed for your research, where possible and appropriate
•    Ongoing feedback from Coloplast professionals through structured feedback sessions
•    Learning activities designed to support your thesis journey and professional development
•    Networking opportunities with fellow MTP participants and Coloplast employees
•    Office facilities at our global headquarters in Humlebæk, Denmark
•    A laptop and access to relevant systems and resources during the project period
•    Exposure to real business challenges and the opportunity to create meaningful impact

Your Application Should Include
•    Your CV
•    A short cover letter that tells us:
•    Which project(s) you are interested in – and why (maximum 2 projects per student/group)
•    Why you would be a great fit for Coloplast
•    If you are applying with another student as a group, their full name
•    All group members must apply individually and clearly flag the group in the cover letter
•    Academic transcripts

Recruitment Process & Next Steps
The application deadline is October 5th. The recruitment process will run throughout October.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the next generation of Master Thesis Program participants to Coloplast.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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