Danone is looking for a Finance Intern in Marketing and Sales Controlling to support the Topline Controlling Finance team of its Specialized Nutrition Unit at the Global Headquarters in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The internship lasts at least 6 months, five days per week, starts in January or February 2027 and pays a gross internship allowance of €650 per month. Applications close on 02 December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the full vacancy and collected the tasks, conditions and eligibility rules in one place.
About the Internship
You would join a highly motivated, international team and work at the Danone office in Hoofddorp. The role offers hands-on experience in the fundamentals of a Topline Controlling role within a multinational company. Analysing data and translating it into meaningful recommendations and conclusions is essential, and you would interact with senior stakeholders across teams such as Global Marketing and Sales while supporting deliverables that reach top management. Finance acts as business partner for innovative and topline initiatives across the group.
For your development, you get access to a wide range of company tools, trainings and e-learnings, plus guidance and support from your business manager and the team.
Key Responsibilities
📅 Take part in monthly closings: consolidation, analysis and animation of the actual and forecasted Net Sales Performance of the Specialized Nutrition Unit
🔮 Support rolling-out forecasts and strategic planning: consolidate, analyse and communicate figures to the right stakeholders
📈 Design and refresh reports: build financial dashboards, mainly in Power BI, for the leadership team and suggest improvements to existing reports
📣 Support the A&P process (advertisement and promotion costs): support business teams with the central A&P budget spending on a monthly basis and help with cross-charging within the company
🧩 Take part in transversal projects with different finance stakeholders
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Who Danone Is Looking For
The vacancy describes an enthusiastic self-starter who is organised, detail-oriented, comfortable working autonomously and able to prioritise and respect deadlines. You have:
🧮 An analytical mindset with excellent Excel skills, such as xlookups and pivot tables
💪 A proactive, open-minded and motivated attitude with openness to learn
💬 Strong communication skills
🔬 Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, high-quality results
🛡️ The ability to challenge situations, act with resilience and manage senior stakeholders
🙌 Great team spirit
🗂️ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
🤖 A strong interest in A.I. in the Finance function
📊 Knowledge of Power BI, which is preferred
Compulsory Requirements
🎓 You are an enrolled Bachelor's or Master's student in Business and Economics, Accounting, Finance or another relevant field
🇪🇺 Non-EU citizens are only eligible to apply if they are enrolled in a Dutch university
🗣️ You are fluent in English, orally and in writing
⏱️ You are available for at least 6 months, 5 days per week
🏢 You are present on the office days (2 or 3 days per week) in Hoofddorp, with the rest of the week hybrid
🏠 If you are abroad, you must relocate to the Netherlands for this internship and obtain a BSN number
What Danone Offers
💶 A competitive gross internship allowance of €650 per month (based on a full-time internship)
🏡 A home working allowance of €2.45 per day
🚆 A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel
🧭 Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars and networking events
🌐 An international environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL
👥 An active internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands
Danone also offers a hybrid working environment in the Netherlands: you can work from one of its People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or from home.
About Danone
Danone's mission is "bringing health, through food to as many people as possible". Its brands, such as Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, aim to create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. The company describes itself as one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, and says that diversity, equity and inclusion are deeply embedded in its DNA. All applications are considered without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability or any other protected status.
How to Apply
Apply through the "Apply Now!" button on the Danone careers page before the application deadline. To comply with GDPR, Danone cannot process your personal data without your consent, so the vacancy asks you to apply directly via the website. If you need more information, the vacancy names the Talent Acquisition Manager as the contact. Paid internships in the Netherlands often require extra planning for housing and documents, so our guide to paid internships abroad can help, and more openings like this are listed in the Internship & Traineeship section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Danone finance internship based?
It is based at the Danone office in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, with 2 or 3 office days per week and the rest of the week hybrid.
How long is the internship?
You must be available for at least 6 months, 5 days per week. The internship starts in January or February 2027.
How much does it pay?
The gross internship allowance is €650 per month for a full-time internship, plus a home working allowance of €2.45 per day and a public transport travel card for office-related travel.
Can non-EU students apply?
Non-EU citizens are only eligible to apply if they are enrolled in a Dutch university.
Do I need to move to the Netherlands?
Yes. If you are abroad, you are required to relocate to the Netherlands for the internship and get a BSN number.
Which skills matter most?
Excellent Excel skills, strong knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, fluent English and an analytical mindset. Knowledge of Power BI is preferred.
Deadline
⏳ 02 December 2026
Links
🔗 Vacancy and application: https://careers.danone.com/benelux/nl/jobs/internship-finance-marketing-and-sales-controlling-28881-en-us.html
📧 Contact for questions (Talent Acquisition Manager): claudia.llona@danone.com
