Intern Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Internship at DEPT®

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, M&A, legal, and tax to drive key initiatives including post-acquisition processes, audits, bank refinancing, equity transactions, and more.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive financial models and perform in-depth valuation analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in preparing company share valuations for acquisition-related equity rollovers, management buy-ins, and buyouts.
• 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.
• Support the preparation of the company’s 5-year long-term forecast, approved by the Board and used to guide strategic planning and business decisions.
• 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 2025 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 - award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.