Key Skills

Job Description

About The Job Are you interested in getting field experience in finance? Do you want to learn the strategic role of a corporate finance within an innovative and international environment? Then apply now and become our new Financial Controlling Intern! We are looking for a motivated student to start as soon as possible in our R&I division based in Utrecht, NL. You will be part of a highly motivated, international team of 5 people, and you will support the R&I Finance team at the R&I Utrecht Research Center. Through this experience, you will not only get a real insight into the financial mechanisms of our global company, but you will also learn about the exciting innovative R&I environment. So, what will you do in practice? Support with controlling activities such as rolling forecasts, strategic planning, OPEX monitoring and internal control. Automation of financial processes and contribution to transversal projects aiming to maximize business value. Take part in FP&A activities P&L and Rolling Forecast reporting activities All these missions will lead you to interact with various functions, such as the Danone Business Services and other R&I stakeholders. Lots of opportunities to grow and develop yourself! About You We are looking for a Master student in Finance, Business, Economics or related backgrounds. You have strong analytical skills, a good knowledge of Excel, SAP & Power BI. Previous experience in Accounting/Finance is a plus. You are an excellent communicator with an inclusive mindset who can deal with different stakeholders. Be able to work independently while still being a team player. Furthermore, we expect you to be a well-structured person who pays attention to details and enjoy challenges. There are also some hard requirements that you should consider Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit. You are enrolled in the university for the whole duration of the internship. For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone. You are fluent in English – oral and written. You can start as of November 2026 or earlier for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days a week. Able to work from our Utrecht office at least 2 days per week. About us At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health. We offer A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship); Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day; A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel; Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events; International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL; Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands. In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home. We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. What's Next It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 15th October. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you. Need more information? Please contact Celia de Lope, Campus Recruitment Intern via [email protected]. all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.

Core Responsibilities

Support the R&I Finance team with controlling activities, including rolling forecasts, strategic planning, operating expense monitoring, internal controls, and financial planning and analysis reporting. Help automate financial processes and contribute to cross-functional projects, working with Danone Business Services and other R&I stakeholders.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a master's program in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field for the full internship, and must be fluent in written and spoken English. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Excel, SAP, and Power BI are expected; candidates must also meet the Netherlands residency and work-authorization requirements and be available for at least six months, five days per week.

Benefits

• Home Working Allowance
• Public Transport Travel Card
• Career Advice Workshops
• Seminars
• Networking Events
• International Work Environment
• Internship Community
• Hybrid Working Environment