Internship Financial Control & Accounting

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 5,200 - 7,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maastricht office

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is offering an internship in Financial Control & Accounting for the Netherlands team based in Maastricht. You will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, data analysis, and process improvement as part of a global organization.

The role focuses on financial reporting, governance, and AI-enabled improvements. Start date 01.02.2027; duration 4-5 months; compensation €550 per month.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in finance, reporting, accounting and process improvement.
• No prior experience required, eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and analysis of financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Assist regulatory and statistical reporting activities (DNB, CBS).
• Help simplify, standardize, and improve finance processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled solutions in finance.
• Contribute to projects on cost allocation and financial governance globally.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and analyses.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Tax and Business teams in an international environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Education

Financial Economics / Finance / Accounting / Business Economics (related)

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Internship: Financial Control & Accounting

Are you a motivated student with a passion for finance, data, AI, and process improvement? Join the Financial Control & Accounting EMEA Netherlands team at dsm-firmenich and gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, business improvement, and finance transformation projects within a global organization.

During this internship, you will support the Netherlands-based FC&A team that helps ensure accurate financial reporting, drives process improvements, and supports international finance operations. You will have the opportunity to contribute to real business projects, work with experienced finance professionals, and develop valuable skills in accounting, reporting, data analysis, process optimization, and AI-driven business improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Support the preparation and analysis of financial reports used by management and external stakeholders.
• Support regulatory and statistical reporting activities for external organizations and authorities, such as DNB and CBS.
• Assist in projects aimed at simplifying, standardizing, and improving finance processes.
• Help identify opportunities for automation and the use of digital and AI-enabled solutions within finance.
• Contribute to projects involving cost allocation and financial governance across the globe.
• Assist with financial analyses, reporting tasks, and ad hoc finance projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Business teams in an international environment.

Key Achievements

• End Goals:
• Contributed to accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting activities.
• Supported initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, and finance transformation.
• Developed a strong understanding of how finance teams operate within a multinational organization.

What We Offer

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and regulatory submissions within a multinational organization.
• Finance Transformation: Contribute to projects focused on improving processes, increasing efficiency, and exploring opportunities for automation and AI in finance.
• Global Accounting & Controls: Learn about intercompany accounting, internal controls, governance frameworks, and recharge processes in a global environment.
• Business Analysis & Project Support: Develop analytical, reporting, project coordination, and communication skills through participation in finance projects and operational improvement initiatives.
• International Environment: Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Business functions while gaining exposure to international finance processes and best practices.

What You Bring

• Field of Study: Financial Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: No prior experience required. A strong interest in finance, reporting, accounting, and process improvement is appreciated.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of finance and accounting principles, strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication skills, and an interest in digital tools, Excel, and AI-enabled solutions.

Eligibility criteria and conditions

• Language requirements: Fluent in English.
• Final Selection Day: 01.12.2026 in dsm-firmenich office in Maastricht.
• Start of the internship: 01.02.2027
• Duration: 4-5 months.
• Studies: currently enrolled at Maastricht University or Zuyd applied science university (hogeschool). Your university will cosign the internship agreement.
• Location: dsm-firmenich Maastricht office.
• Compensation: Internship salary is €550 per month.