Internship - Business Control Out of Home

The HEINEKEN Company; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 6,200 - 8,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend €650 gross

2 vacation days per month

Commuting costs reimbursed

Hybrid work model

Leiden home base

Job summary

HEINEKEN is offering an internship in Finance focused on control improvements and data-driven insights. You’ll map processes, test controls, and identify risks while collaborating with international finance teams.

The role emphasizes turning analysis into practical recommendations and owning your assignment within a dynamic business services setting. The internship runs 5–6 months with a hybrid work model, and is based in Leiden, delivering hands-on experience in performance governance and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Interest in financial processes, internal controls and process improvement.
• Analytical mindset with comfort working with data; Excel/Power BI is a plus.
• Clear communication, ability to work independently and collaborate in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Map current financial processes and controls in place.
• Analyse data and test whether controls operate effectively.
• Identify risks, control gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Design or improve controls and document clear ways of working.
• Support implementation and embedding of improvements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Independent work

Collaboration in international teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Internship – Business Control Out of Home

“This finance internship gives you the opportunity to combine analysis, process improvement and international collaboration while delivering results that are directly useful to the business.”

The internship

Are you interested in Finance, data analysis and process improvement? During this internship, you will help assess and further develop financial controls within an international business services environment. You will analyse current ways of working, identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of practical and sustainable solutions.

Your main activities will include:

• Mapping current financial processes and the controls that are already in place.
• Analysing data and testing whether existing controls operate effectively.
• Identifying risks, control gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
• Designing or improving controls and documenting clear ways of working.
• Supporting the implementation and sustainable embedding of improvements.
• Working with colleagues from Finance and international business services teams.

Your new team and workplace

You will join a Finance team that supports the business through performance management, financial insights and strong process governance. The team works closely with commercial stakeholders and international business services colleagues. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your assignment, ask critical questions and turn your analysis into practical recommendations.

During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you.

What a Day In The Internship Could Look Like

You start the day by aligning priorities with your colleagues and reviewing the progress of your assignment. You may analyse data, document a process or discuss findings with Finance and business services colleagues. Later, you translate your insights into proposed control or process improvement and prepare this for review. Throughout the internship, you will combine independent project work with regular meetings, feedback sessions and opportunities to learn more about HEINEKEN.

The unique you!

We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you bring:

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• You have an interest in financial processes, internal controls and process improvement.
• You have an analytical mindset and are comfortable working with data. Experience with Excel or Power BI is a plus.
• You communicate clearly, work independently and enjoy collaborating in an international environment.

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

Our Internship Conditions

During your time as an intern at HEINEKEN, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where growing and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you:

• A full-time practice-oriented internship, starting on February 1, 2027.
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months, to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor.
• Your home office will be in Leiden.
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home.
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek.
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month, based on a full-time internship.
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed.

Conditions of HEINEKEN

• You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
  • In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
  • In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
• You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Bring your true self

We know AI is part of today’s world, and chances are, you might use it while preparing your application. That’s absolutely fine. Just remember, we’re genuinely curious about you.

So feel free to use AI as a sparring partner, but make sure your application reflects your own ideas, personality and motivation. That’s what we value most and what helps you stand out.

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.