Internship '27: Finance

Please note: Due to the regulations regarding working rights, we are only considering applicants enrolled in a Dutch University.

• Internship '27: Finance
• Rotterdam, South Holland
• Full time
• Available to work on site 2-3 days a week at our Rotterdam Office

At Unilever, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the people, products, technologies and operations behind some of the world's most recognised consumer brands such as Dove, Vaseline, and Rexona, just to name a few! Working in a global business that reaches 3.4 billion people every day, you'll help tackle real challenges across technology, innovation, sustainability and beyond - while gaining first-hand insight into how ideas become products at scale.

Along the way, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and build practical skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll be part of an amazing team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore future career paths, or expand your professional network, this internship is designed to help you grow with confidence. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger business acumen, and a clearer understanding of how your talents can make a difference.

By the end of this internship, you'll have:

• Contributed to tackling real business challenges
• Built practical skills through hands-on experience and collaboration
• Gained exposure to different functions, teams and ways of working
• Expanded your professional network across Unilever
• Developed a broader understanding of innovation and business at scale
• Added valuable experience with a globally recognized employer

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Finance Intern at Unilever, you will work alongside finance professionals to help drive business performance, support decision-making, and deliver impactful business insights. You will gain hands-on experience across different areas of finance, including performance management, financial planning, controlling, business partnering, analytics, and finance transformation.

Depending on the team and business priorities, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management activities across business units and functions.
• Analyzing financial, operational and commercial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and performance drivers.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, dashboards and presentations that support management reviews and business decision-making.
• Contributing to projects focused on financial control, cost management, productivity improvement and business performance optimization.
• Supporting the development and automation of reporting processes through digital tools, analytics solutions and AI-enabled technologies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, HR and other business functions to support business priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Conducting business analyses and research to support investment decisions, process improvements and transformation projects.
• Assisting with governance, compliance and risk management activities, where relevant to the business area.

What You'll Learn

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a strong understanding of how finance supports strategic and operational decision-making within a global FMCG business.
• Gain exposure to key finance disciplines, including performance management, controlling, forecasting, business partnering and finance transformation.
• Strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience working with financial, operational and commercial data.
• Learn how finance collaborates with different business functions to improve performance, manage risk and drive growth.
• Build experience with leading digital finance tools, including Excel, Power BI, AI and automation solutions.
• Develop stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills by working with cross-functional teams across local, regional and global organizations.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to real business challenges in a dynamic international environment.

What we're looking for:

• Available for 5-6 months starting February-March 2027 (minimum 32-40 hours per week)
• Currently enrolled in a (HBO) Dutch university, Bachelor's program (3rd or 4th year) or a Master's program
• Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects

What's in it for you?

• €625 gross internship allowance per month
• Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel card
• Public Holidays + additional days off
• Access to (mental) health and wellbeing resources
• On-the-job coaching, regular feedback and support from experienced colleagues