Internship - Strategic Business Control

"Diving into the financial heartbeat of a large company and seeing how numbers drive real decisions; that’s what made my internship so exciting!"

– Previous intern

The Strategic Business Control (SBC) team at HEINEKEN Netherlands Commerce is responsible for all commercial activities of HEINEKEN in the Dutch market. As an intern in the SBC team, you will gain unique insights into how financial steering drives commercial success in one of the most competitive FMCG markets.

During this internship, you will:

• Join the SBC team, which plays a central role in steering the commercial performance of HEINEKEN Netherlands Commerce.
• Work on diverse topics such as revenue management, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Build and improve financial models to create better insights into commercial performance.
• Support the preparation of monthly performance reports, forecasts, and business cases for new initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments including Finance, Marketing, D&T, etc.
• Receive close guidance from a member of the SBC team, who will act as both your supervisor and your main stakeholder.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to understand the role of a Strategic Business Controller in a commercial organization and to discover HEINEKEN from the inside out. You will have the freedom to bring fresh ideas, while receiving the guidance you need to develop yourself.

Your new team and workplace

The SBC team is part of HEINEKEN Netherlands Commerce, located in Leiden. The team acts as a strategic partner to the business by providing insights, challenging decisions, and ensuring profitable growth. Finance here is not only about reporting numbers; it’s about influencing commercial strategy and helping the business make the right choices for sustainable success.

During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you.

The unique you!

We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition:

• You are currently enrolled in a university Bachelor or Master program (e.g., Econometrics, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science).
• You are analytically strong, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• You have advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, modelling – a must-have).
• Experience with SQL, R, or Python is not required but considered a strong plus.
• You speak English fluently, both written and spoken.
• You are curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• You are organized, accurate, and bring structure to your work.

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
3. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.

Our Internship Conditions

• A full-time internship, starting on February 1, 2026.
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor).
• Your home office will be located in Leiden.
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home.
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek.
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship).
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed.

Interested?

For more information about this vacancy, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com.

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.