Finance Intern

Are you an HBO student in Accountancy or Finance & Control, and do you not want to just do an internship, but truly make an impact within an international organization? Then this is your chance!
At Universal International Music in Hilversum, you will get the opportunity to participate within the Finance team of the largest music company in the world. You will work in an environment where creativity and business converge and where you contribute directly to strong financial processes, internal control, and process improvement.

You will become part of the Finance team at Universal International Music. The team is responsible for financial control, reporting, and internal controls, and consists of a Vice President Finance, a Group Controller, a Controller, and two Junior Controllers. Therefore, you will work closely with experienced finance professionals and get the chance to learn a lot in a short time.

You will support the department with daily activities and also work on concrete improvement projects. You will receive real responsibility in doing so. You can think of:

• Conducting research into PO (Purchase Order) compliance within the purchase-to-pay process.

• Analyzing processes and making improvement proposals to enhance compliance and efficiency.

• Supporting the making more efficient and optimizing of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls.

• Collaborating on and improving balance sheet reconciliations.

• Identifying opportunities to design financial processes more smartly and efficiently.

• Supporting various reports and ad hoc activities within Financial Control.

We will formulate your exact research question together, so that it aligns perfectly with both your studies and current issues within our organization.

• An internship of 32 to 40 hours per week in Hilversum starting from January/February 2027, for a period of at least 5 months.

• An internship in which you actively collaborate and receive responsibility.

• Intensive guidance from experienced finance professionals and plenty of room to learn and develop yourself.

• An informal working atmosphere within an international organization.

• A workplace in our office in Hilversum with the possibility to work partially from home.

• An internship allowance of € 500 gross per month based on full-time, 40 hours per week.

Do you recognize yourself in the points below? Then we would love to meet you. We are curious about your interest in finance and music and the questions and ideas you bring.

• You are following a higher professional education (HBO) program in the direction of Accountancy or Finance & Control.

• You are available from January/February 2027 for a period of 5 to 10 months.

• You are curious, analytical, and enjoy asking questions.

• You have excellent command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.

• You have an affinity with the music industry.

Skills you bring or want to develop:

• Numerical insight and analytical ability.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

• Interest in internal control, compliance, and process optimization.

• Working accurately and in a structured manner.

• A proactive, eager-to-learn, and solution-oriented approach.

• Good collaboration and working independently.

Do you see yourself working on financial processes, controls, and improvement projects within the music industry? Then we invite you to apply. Send your CV and motivation via the "Apply now" button and tell us why this internship is a good fit for you.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.