Intern Corporate Finance

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company operating at the intersection of technology and marketing. Its specialists work across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.

Job purpose

As a Corporate Finance Intern, you will support the Corporate Finance Manager and the broader Group Control team across a wide range of strategic financial activities. The Corporate Finance function collaborates closely with executives, top management, and teams such as Group Control, Group FP&A, legal, and tax to drive key initiatives including audits, bank refinancing, equity transactions, and more.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive financial models and perform in-depth valuation analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Support the maintenance of the global capitalisation table, ensuring accurate representation of investor shareholdings.
• Assist in the global audit process and the preparation of the consolidated annual report.
• Help address complex valuation and accounting matters under IFRS, including purchase price allocations (PPA), earn-out reporting, valuation modelling for goodwill impairment testing, and going concern assessments.
• Prepare covenant reporting for banks.
• Assist the Group Control team with various accounting and month-end closing activities.

Hard skills

• Thorough analytical and financial modelling skills with strong understanding of valuation techniques
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel
• General understanding of a digital agency revenue model
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• General understanding of budgeting and forecasting

Soft skills

• Can-do attitude with a strong willingness to learn
• Ability and willingness to manage workload fluctuations, including periods of high intensity and downtime
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset
• Effective problem-solving skills - ability to approach issues in a structured and logical manner, delivering practical and pragmatic solutions
• Good people skills - ability to communicate effectively with various (senior) stakeholders across the company
• Ability to balance precision with timely delivery
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Final-year Bachelor’s or Master’s student in finance, business administration, or a related field
• Demonstrable interest in corporate finance
• Strong attention to detail and diligence to ensure accuracy in valuation models
• Proficient in MS Excel with strong analytical abilities
• Organised, curious self-starter who proactively asks questions and takes initiative
• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively across multiple organisational levels
• Being available from September/October 2026 for 4 or 5 days a week for an internship duration of 5-6 months

We offer

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and celebrate successes together.
• Opportunities to develop your skills further through training and certifications.
• Support for health and wellbeing, including bootcamp, yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits, including use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and other goodies.

Why DEPT®?

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for clients, colleagues, and the wider world.