Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in finance within a cutting-edge research and innovation environment? Do you want to understand the strategic role of finance in driving innovation for Specialized Nutrition? Then apply now and become our Financial Controlling Intern! We are looking for a motivated student to join our Specialized Nutrition R&I division based in Utrecht, NL.

You will be part of a dynamic, international team of 6 people and support the R&I Finance team at the Utrecht Research Center. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn how financial processes enable innovation and portfolio development in a global company focused on health and nutrition.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support R&I financial operations: Assist with P&L activities, OPEX tracking, and financial reporting specific to R&I projects.
• Contribute to forecasting and planning: Help consolidate figures for rolling forecasts and strategic planning to ensure accurate visibility of R&I investments.
• Drive innovation through finance: Participate in projects aimed at improving R&I portfolio management tools (e.g., IproView) and contribute to initiatives that enhance financial processes.

In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including the R&I Finance team in France and other global R&I partners—offering plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Meet your future manager!

Your manager will be Andrea Lopez, Controller R&I Specialized Nutrition.

We are looking for a Master or Bachelor student in Finance, Business, Economics or related backgrounds. You have strong analytical skills, proficiency of Excel, interest in SAP & good knowledge of Power BI. Previous experience in Accounting/Finance is a plus. You are an excellent communicator with an inclusive mindset who can deal with different stakeholders. Be able to work independently while still being a team player. Furthermore, we expect you to be a well-structured person who pays attention to details and enjoy challenges.

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
• Available to start in February or March for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Able to work from our Utrecht office at least 2 days per week.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
• Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from our People Hub in Utrecht or you can work from home.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of January 8th. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Romina Caceres Quiroga, Campus Recruitment Intern via romina.caceres-quiroga@danone.com.

* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.