Job Description

We are looking for a motivated third or fourth year student at bachelor or master level, anticipating a degree in accounting, finance or related field! Do you want to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our accounting and reporting department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

 

Intern - Finance - Financial Reportings

 

Welcome to our team

The accounting and reporting department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on accounting and reporting activities around all aspects of the financial statements. The team consists of 5  employees, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in accounting. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the stated goals.

 

Your internship assignment

As an intern, you’ll support financial controllers with internal and external reports. You’ll bring fresh perspectives, identify improvements, and your opinion matters. You may also explore business finance through management reporting and financial strategy. After onboarding and training, you’ll learn and then perform tasks independently. With your supervisor, you can take on additional financial responsibilities.

 

Your responsibilities

• Preparation of several financial reports we prepare to our internal and external stakeholders;

• Providing support to business finance via supporting our management reporting and financial strategy;

• Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion.

The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

 

What is required

• A third-year or graduating student at bachelor or master level, anticipating a degree in accountancy, finance or related field.

• Familiarity with building new relationships and working together on improvement and searching for an internship where you have the freedom to take initiative.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

 • Available from January/February through June 2027; for 32–40 hours per week (to be agreed).

 

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative

• Good guidance from an experienced specialist

• Free sports facility

• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek

 

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Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Administrative Support, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Communication Sciences, Controllership, Corporate Finance, Corporate Financial Management, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Finance, Finance Strategy, Financial Controlling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Compilation, Health Economics, Interpersonal Communication, Management Reporting, Office Applications, Pharmaceutical Industry {+ 8 more}

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/21/2026

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