Internship: Financial Controlling and Accounting

Are you a motivated student with a passion for finance, data analysis, and process optimization? Join the Financial Control & Accounting (FC&A) EMEA team at dsm-firmenich for an internship where you will work on real improvement initiatives, contribute to more efficient financial processes, and gain valuable experience in an international and dynamic environment. This is your chance to develop essential professional skills while making a real impact.

What You’ll Do
During your internship, you will assist with financial closing and in-month activities within the Financial Control & Accounting (FC&A) team, including preparing reports and performing analysis. You will also participate in projects aimed at improving processes and workflows, helping identify opportunities for efficiency and supporting implementation of enhancements.

Key Achievements
End Goals: 
By the end of this internship, you will have supported financial closing and in-month FC&A activities, including reporting and analysis, while contributing to improvement initiatives that streamline and optimize FC&A processes and workflows.

What We Offer
- Hands-on Experience: Gain practical exposure to Financial Controlling & Accounting activities.
- Process Improvement: Lead or contribute to projects that streamline and enhance FC&A processes within EMEA.
- Skill Development: Build project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strengthen written and verbal communication skills while working in a collaborative, proactive environment.
- International Environment: Experience working in a global organization from an inspiring office in the heart of Maastricht, just steps away from the train station.

What You Bring

- Field of Study: Financial Accounting & Control.

- Skills: Well-developed analytical thinking, strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative mindset and proactivity.

Eligibility criteria and conditions: 
•    Language requirements: Fluent in English
•    Final Selection Day: 12.01.2026 in dsm-firmenich office in Maastricht
•    Start of the internship: 01.02.2026
•    Duration: 3-5 months
•    Studies: currently enrolled at a Dutch university or applied science university (hogeschool). Your university will cosign the internship agreement
•    Location: dsm-firmenich Maastricht office 
•    Compensation: Internship salary is €550 per month.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship, apply now by submitting your CV in English via our career page until the 5th of February 2025.