Finance Internship

Hoogwegt Group; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Stipend

Career development

Modern office

Job summary

Hoogwegt invites motivated students to join its Group Finance team as a Finance Intern. Positioned at the intersection of Financial Control and Business Control, you will gain hands-on experience with financial reporting, consolidations, and budgeting in a global trading environment.

Under the guidance of experienced controllers, you will translate numbers into actionable insights and develop a keen understanding of Dutch GAAP and corporate finance concepts, while contributing to real projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or related field.
• Available for a full-time or practical internship for 4–6 months.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports and variance analyses, linking numbers to business stories.
• Support consolidation processes, intercompany reconciliations, and data validation across international group entities.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term planning inputs.
• Explore how AI tools can automate routines and improve reporting accuracy.
• Learn cost and margin analysis with guidance from Senior Controllers.
• Build foundational understanding of Dutch GAAP and corporate finance concepts.

Skills

Analytical

Proactive

Organized

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Controlling/Accounting/Business Economics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are Hoogwegt. We are the world’s largest privately owned supplier of dairy ingredients, operating in over 130 countries with an annual turnover of €4 billion. Our financial, commercial, and operational success at the heart of the global trade market relies on smart risk management, robust credit strategies, and strong liquid capital.

When you join Hoogwegt, you step into a high-caliber, international finance environment. You will become part of our dynamic Group Finance community, where your contribution directly bridges financial reliability, precise reporting, and commercial decision-making across all our operational units and service functions.

About the role

As a Finance Intern, you will join our Group Finance team in a versatile role positioned right at the intersection of Financial Control and Business Control. This internship is specifically designed for a motivated Bachelor’s or Master’s student (or recent graduate) who wants to discover how numbers drive a global trading organization, combining technical financial depth with commercial dynamism.

From day one, you will not just be a spectator—you will be an active team member with concrete responsibilities and real task ownership. Working closely with and guided by experienced controllers, you will learn not only how financial processes, consolidations, and reporting work, but also how to translate those numbers into actionable commercial insights. This offers a steep learning curve, strong encouragement for initiative, and a powerful springboard for your future career in global finance.

What you will do

• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports and variance analyses, helping unpack the commercial stories, market trends, and operational drivers behind the numbers.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to consolidation processes, intercompany reconciliations, and data validation across international group entities.
• Support the gathering of input and preparation of figures for budgeting, forecasting, and medium‑term planning cycles.
• Explore and brainstorm how AI tools and modern technologies can be leveraged to automate routines, enhance reporting accuracy, and optimize daily finance workflows.
• Partner with Senior Controllers to learn cost and margin analysis, building a foundational understanding of how Finance acts as a strategic business partner.
• Work alongside colleagues across the Group Finance community to build a well‑rounded foundation in Dutch GAAP, financial management, and corporate finance concepts.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing( or recently completed) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field.
• Available for a full‑time or practical internship for a minimum period of 4 to 6 months.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills to interact effectively within our international teams (knowledge of Dutch is a plus).
• Highly analytical, precise, and genuinely curious about the commercial logic and stories behind financial data.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and organized, with the drive to take ownership of tasks and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office (especially Excel) and comfortable working with financial tools and data.

What we offer

At Hoogwegt, we believe your career should be as dynamic as the market we operate in. That’s why we offer:

• A challenging, well‑rounded internship with direct focus on your personal learning goals and professional development.
• Direct mentorship from experienced professionals and plenty of freedom to take ownership of real projects and responsibilities.
• An attractive and competitive monthly internship stipend.
• An informal, open culture where you can be yourself, supported by a warm welcome from an enthusiastic team.
• A sports program including bootcamp, running, or yoga under professional guidance.
• A modern office located directly opposite Arnhem Central Station, easily accessible by public transport.

Our commitment to you

At Hoogwegt, we believe that our strength lies in our differences. We are a global community that thrives on a diversity of perspectives, and we warmly welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We strive for a work environment where everyone feels at home and has the freedom to choose their own path. Come as you are, we look forward to meeting you.

*please include your motivation letter in your application.