Graduate Programme - Finance

Kommunikationsforum; København; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DFDS invites graduates to join a two-year Finance Graduate Programme starting September 2027. The programme features three rotations: Copenhagen HQ, a mandatory international rotation, and a final HQ rotation tailored to your skills and business needs.

You will gain exposure to business partnering, reporting, and strategic finance across DFDS. You should have a master’s degree by Sept 2027, limited full-time work experience, and a drive to learn, collaborate, and contribute across cultures and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience through student job, internship, exchange, or extracurricular activities.
• International mindset with willingness to work across cultures and locations.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support business performance analysis with stakeholders across markets.
• Assist in forecasting and planning processes and identify opportunities.
• Contribute to financial reporting, consolidation, accounting, and performance management.
• Develop KPI reporting and management insights to inform decisions.
• Deliver analyses and recommendations highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Curious

International mindset

Education

Master's degree by Sep 2027

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact, shape decisions, and accelerate your career?

If so, we are looking for dedicated, curious, and highly motivated graduates to join the DFDS Graduate Programme starting in September 2027.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the Finance Graduate Programme

The DFDS Graduate Programme is a two-year fast-track programme for recent graduates with an interest in and passion for the maritime industry. With several acquisitions and continued growth across Europe, our Finance Division plays a key role in supporting business performance, driving strategic decision-making, and enabling sustainable growth across DFDS.

During the programme, you will complete three rotations across different areas of our Finance Division. You will begin at our headquarters in Copenhagen, followed by a mandatory international rotation at one of our European hubs. Your final rotation at our headquarters (HQ) will be tailored to your skills, interests, and our business needs.

Throughout the programme, you will gain broad exposure to both the business partnering and HQ functions of our Finance Division while building valuable industry knowledge and professional experience.

Finance at DFDS

Finance is at the heart of supporting our business and helping DFDS make informed decisions across our shipping and logistics operations.

Examples of interesting tasks could be:

• Support business performance analysis and partner with stakeholders across functions and markets.

• Contribute to forecasting and planning processes, helping identify opportunities and areas requiring further analysis.

• Work with financial reporting, consolidation, accounting, and performance management.

• Develop KPI reporting and management insights to support business decisions.

• Deliver analyses and recommendations to management, highlighting performance trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Gain exposure to strategic projects, investments, and initiatives supporting the continued growth of DFDS.

Across all rotations, you will work closely with highly skilled colleagues and collaborate with teams across our business units, group functions, and senior leadership. To support your development, each rotation will include both a dedicated manager and a mentor who will help you successfully navigate your learning journey.

About you

At DFDS, we believe the strongest teams are built on diversity, inclusion, and different perspectives. We are looking for candidates who:

• Have graduated from a relevant master’s degree by the start of the Graduate Programme in September 2027.

• Have gained relevant experience through a student job, internship, exchange programme, or other extracurricular activities.

• Have no more than two years of full-time professional experience after completing your master's degree.

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Are collaborative team players who enjoy working with others and creating impact.

• Are curious, proactive, and eager to learn and develop professionally.

• Have an international mindset and are excited about working across cultures and locations.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

As part of the DFDS Graduate Programme, you will become part of a strong graduate network across the company and build valuable connections across our international business. We offer a steep learning curve, meaningful responsibility from day one, and three interesting rotations designed to accelerate your professional development.

If your skills, experience, aspirations, and personality match this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

1. Why are you interested in joining the DFDS Graduate Programme?

2. How will the programme help kickstart your career?

3. How do you expect to contribute to the programme and DFDS?

4. What do you believe will be your biggest challenge(s) during the programme?

We look forward to hearing from you.