Operations Finance Intern
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description
What’s on the menu
We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in Finance at Kraft Heinz!
Build a strong understanding of how financial planning, reporting and analysis support business decisions at Kraft Heinz. As part of the Operations Finance team, you will help transform financial data into actionable insights that support the performance of some of the world's most iconic food brands.
Kraft Heinz offers a fast-moving and collaborative environment in which ownership, curiosity and practical problem-solving are valued. The internship is designed to combine hands-on experience with learning: you will contribute to current business priorities, receive guidance from experienced colleagues and become part of the wider intern community.
If you share our passion and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen, there's only one thing to do: Join our table and let's make life delicious!
The position
You will support the Operations Finance team within the Emerging Markets business and contribute to financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting and decision support activities.
Working closely with Finance colleagues as well as Sales, Marketing, Category and Supply Chain teams, you will help ensure that business performance is accurately tracked and translated into clear insights. The role offers broad exposure to core finance processes, from month-end reporting and forecasting cycles to budget management and performance analysis.
As an intern at Kraft Heinz, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities from the start. Alongside your day-to-day work, you will have opportunities to develop your analytical and business partnering skills, learn how different functions work together and build relationships across an international organization. You will receive support from experienced colleagues while being encouraged to take ownership of projects and deliverables.
What you’ll do
- Support weekly and monthly financial reporting routines, including performance tracking and business reviews
- Assist with month-end closing activities and help ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data
- Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and annual operating planning processes
- Prepare financial reports, dashboards and management presentations
- Analyze business performance, identify key variances, trends and risks, and support the development of recommendations
- Monitor volume, sales and profitability performance against forecasts, budgets and prior-year results
- Support marketing and commercial spend tracking, budget management and financial controls
- Maintain and improve master data quality and support data validation activities
- Assist with purchase order and invoice management processes
- Support ad hoc analyses, process improvement initiatives and automation projects
Job requirements
- Current Bachelor’s or Master’s enrolment at a European university (preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business) for at least 50% of the internship period (for EU citizens) or at a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship (for non-EU citizens)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or SAP is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal English skills, Dutch is an advantage
NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Core Responsibilities
You will support the Operations Finance team with financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting for emerging markets. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business performance and ensure financial data accuracy.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business at a European or Dutch university. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required, along with valid EU working rights.
About The Kraft Heinz Company
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious! Note: Kraft Heinz will never request payment from candidates during the recruitment process and all legitimate vacancies are published through our official careers channels.