Traineeship Finance & Control

As an FC trainee, you will bring innovative perspectives and fresh ideas to improve processes and enhance efficiency. Through rotations across various departments, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of FC and acquire the skills necessary to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements. Your generalist perspective will be essential in driving cross-departmental collaboration and strengthening overall decision-making processes. 

Furthermore, you will be involved in: 

• Process Improvement: Contribute innovative ideas to optimize operational processes.
• Cross-departmental Collaboration: Utilize insights gained across departments to foster better teamwork.
• Financial Insights: Support decision-making by analyzing and reporting key financial data.
• Corporate FC: Understand and contribute to Group Control and corporate finance processes.
• Business Unit FC: Engage with financial planning, analysis, and business support.
• Project Control: Contribute to project-based financial management and decision-making.

This role offers significant exposure to senior leaders and provides a genuine opportunity to make an impact. 

YOUR WORKPLACE

You’ll work in an open and accessible culture with a strong focus on personal development and collaboration. As part of a diverse international team, especially during your project rotations, you will gain invaluable experience working with colleagues from various disciplines. The Finance & Control department fosters a collaborative atmosphere with an emphasis on mutual respect, continuous learning, and innovation. 

Van Oord is a global leader in marine and offshore services, committed to sustainability and excellence. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to shape your future while contributing to impactful projects worldwide. 

You are proactive, flexible, and possess a hands-on mentality. With strong interpersonal skills, you excel at connecting with others and thrive in collaborative environments. Networking comes naturally to you, and you enjoy building relationships across teams. 

Additionally, you bring: 

• A degree (WO/HBO) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering & Management, International Business, Econometrics, or a related field.
• A hands-on mentality, eager to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
• Adaptability: The ability to thrive across different departments and roles during the program, adjusting priorities as needed.
• Problem-solving skills: A proactive attitude in identifying issues and developing practical solutions, particularly in process improvement.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills that enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues from various departments and communicate financial insights clearly.
• Analytical thinking: The ability to analyze complex financial data and extract meaningful conclusions that support informed decision-making.
• Resilience: The ability to stay focused and maintain high performance despite challenges or shifts in direction during rotational assignments.

We offer you an 18-month Traineeship designed to accelerate your personal and professional development. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships with fellow trainees, and form a network that will support you throughout your career. Besides this, we also offer: 

• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• Attractive travel reimbursement (€0.31 per km) and home-office reimbursement (€2.15 per day);
• 32 vacation days (with a maximum of 7 collective days) to be taken outside the office periods;
• A variable bonus, depending on the company’s results;
• An attractive pension plan;
• Option for a collective health insurance plan (Van Oord covers your additional package);
• Flexible home-office arrangement: in agreement with your manager; 
• Unique development opportunities consisting of various workshops, presentations and training courses;
• Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, Queer Community;

• Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, and motorcycling.

Apply now and become a Creator of Resilience to make an IMPACT with Van Oord! 

Applications submitted via email will not be processed. Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. 

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