Corporate FP&A Work student

Do you want to work at the heart of Van Oord’s financial decision making? As a Corporate FP&A Working Student you will support strategic planning, performance analysis, and digital innovation across our global organisation. You will not just observe, you will actively contribute and take ownership in a dynamic finance environment.

The Position

Within Group Finance, the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team supports the Executive Board and senior management with insights that guide Van Oord as a group. From forecasting and budgeting to investment and risk analysis, FP&A plays a key role in shaping our financial future. As a Working Student, you will work closely with Controllers and FP&A specialists, supporting planning cycles, management reporting, and digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate intensively with colleagues from Dredging and Offshore Energy, as well as consultants and risk officers, giving you a broad view of the business.

You will be a hands-on member of a small and highly involved team of three, working closely with around ten stakeholders across the organisation. Your contribution directly supports decision making at group level.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

• Assist in long term planning and annual budgeting, including data collection, validation, and analysis
• Support management reporting by preparing dashboards and financial insights for senior leadership
• Contribute to workforce cost planning, scenario modelling, and risk management activities
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses on investments, markets, and strategic projects
• Help improve data quality, automation, and analytics using tools such as Excel and Power BI

About You

You are a Bachelor or Master student with a background in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. You are eager to develop yourself in corporate finance and data analytics and feel comfortable working with numbers and systems. You also bring:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent Excel skills, this is a must
• Interest in data analytics, digital tools, and AI
• Flexibility and resilience to operate in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment
• Independence, ownership, and a proactive mindset
• Strong communication skills in English

You are available for at least 16 hours per week, preferably 24-32 hours, with the possibility of a one-year contract.

We Offer

We offer you a role where you will make a meaningful contribution to our mission of building the future together. As a Working Student, you gain hands-on experience at group level and develop skills that will shape your future career. Additionally, we offer you:

• Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord
• Various events and sports activities, such as sailing weekends, cycling, and networking events
• An inspiring and international workplace at our head office in Rotterdam
• The opportunity to grow into a strong finance professional through real responsibility

'Show what you can do and where your ambition lies, and you’ll get every opportunity to act on it. That’s something I’m proud of!' Renske Category Manager Engineering