Intern Corporate Finance

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Corporate Finance Intern, you will support the Corporate Finance Manager and the broader Group Control team across a wide range of strategic financial activities. The Corporate Finance function collaborates closely with executives, top management, and teams such as Group Control, Group FP&A, M&A, legal, and tax to drive key initiatives including post-acquisition processes, audits, bank refinancing, equity transactions, and more.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive financial models and perform in-depth valuation analyses to support strategic decision-making. 
• Assist in preparing company share valuations for acquisition-related equity rollovers, management buy-ins, and buyouts.
• Support the maintenance of the global capitalisation table, ensuring accurate representation of investor shareholdings.
• Assist in the global audit process and the preparation of the consolidated annual report.
• Help address complex valuation and accounting matters under IFRS, including purchase price allocations (PPA), earn-out reporting, valuation modelling for goodwill impairment testing, and going concern assessments.
• Prepare covenant reporting for banks.
• Assist the Group Control team with various accounting and month-end closing activities.

HARD SKILLS

• Thorough analytical and financial modelling skills with strong understanding of valuation techniques
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel
• General understanding of a digital agency revenue model
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• General understanding of budgeting and forecasting

SOFT SKILLS

• Can-do attitude with a strong willingness to learn
• Ability and willingness to manage workload fluctuations, including periods of high intensity and downtime
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindse
• Effective problem-solving skills - ability to approach issues in a structured and logical manner, delivering practical and pragmatic solutions
• Good people skills - ability to communicate effectively with various (senior) stakeholders across the company
• Ability to balance precision with timely delivery
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Final-year Bachelor’s or Master’s student in finance, business administration, or a related fiel
• Demonstrable interest in corporate finance
• Strong attention to detail and diligence to ensure accuracy in valuation models
• Proficient in MS Excel with strong analytical abilities
• Organised, curious self-starter who proactively asks questions and takes initiative
• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively across multiple organisational levels
• Being available from September/October 2026 for 4 or 5 days a week for an internship duration of 5-6 months;

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 600 euros + internet allowance
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.