Did you recently graduate or are you about to graduate and do you want to kick-start your career in Finance? Then our Finance Traineeship is exactly what you are looking for! By applying and developing your Finance skills, you get the chance to contribute to our mission: Enhancing Society Together, while being part of an open network, which connects you with innovative technologies and the brightest & smartest people all around the world.
During this 2-year program, you will get to know all the facets of Financial and Business Control by being involved in five different assignments. Those are the following topics: Accounts Payable, Financial Control, Project Administration, Project Control, and Analytics/Reporting. The various assignments will allow you to grow as a professional, in an environment where teamwork, ownership, and empowerment are highly valued. You work in the specific department where you are assigned, work on a larger project, and focus on growing your (soft) skills. After 2 years of assignments, you have seen a wide variety of positions, which enables you to take the next step within our organization.
Throughout the Finance Traineeship program, you will have a mentor from the Finance management team to guide you, providing overall career advice and support. In addition to your mentor, you will have a coach at each station. The coach will be your first point of contact and will teach you the ins and outs of that specific station. Both mentors and coaches are available to help you develop professionally and provide you with the tools you need to make your traineeship a success.
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.
The international presence and ambitions in the field of digital innovations and our project portfolio require strong support from Finance. In Finance at Haskoning, more than 200 professionals are active in various countries, divided into Business and Financial control. As a trainee, you will learn more about the different departments of Financial and Business Control, and work in them.
You are a recent graduate or about to graduate from your bachelor’s or master’s degree in a financial field. You are ambitious, have a result driven mindset and are enthusiastic to grow and learn more.
- You are digitally savvy (you quickly pick up new systems and processes).
- Work experience: 0-2 years;
- Your home base is generally Amersfoort (3 days per week in the office/2 days at home), although we ask for flexibility to go to our other offices in the Netherlands.
- A good mastery of the English language is required;
- Proficiency in the Dutch language is a bonus but not required.
At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.
What we offer:
- A solid foundation: A competitive base salary (€3.225 - €3.550) with annual increases.
- An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share our success.
- Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
- Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
- Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at our office in Amersfoort, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.
- Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
Read more about our employee benefits here.
This extensive training program will enhance your financial and innovative savviness. You will have access to different online courses at our (internal) Finance Academy. And on top of this, the traineeship will automatically qualify you for our Young Professional Program, in which you can develop your communication, leadership, and project management skills. You are in a group with young professionals from all different departments within our company, so you will get to know a lot of different colleagues. Because you have influence on the content and the assignment of the program, you are responsible for your own learning process!
Besides these great development options, we offer an energizing working atmosphere, professional mentoring, and coaching based on your needs. We also have short internal lines, within which collegiality and development of the organization and employees are the most important factors. We reward and assess based on personal competencies, and the training opportunities are extensive. We combine this with an excellent package of flexible employment conditions and a good work-life balance through flexible working hours and home working options.
Then apply now! This may be the start of a great financial career. To apply, Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. If selected, we will contact you as soon as possible to conduct a phone screening. The Personal Assessments will take place at the end of August, and then we will invite you to our Selection Event. We will reach out to you by e-mail to update you on the schedule.
If you have any questions regarding the Finance Traineeship, please contact Maria Boeve, via [email protected].
The selection procedure:
- CV and cover letter screening (mid August).
- Phone Interview (mid/end August).
- Personal Assessment (mid/end August).
- Physical Selection Event in Amersfoort (7 September 2026) compromising the following elements:
- Company presentation
- Introduction of participants
- Group assignment
- Presentation of the case
- Feedback moment
- Selection of our preferred trainees (2 placements).
- Receive your personal job offer (mid September).
- Starting on Monday, the 5th of October.
A few hours after the selection event, all the candidates will be called to let you personally know if we will continue with you to the personal interviews round or not.
