Financial Planning and Analysis Intern

Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern

What’s on the menu

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in Finance at Kraft Heinz!

Build a strong understanding of how financial planning, reporting and analysis support business decisions at Kraft Heinz. As part of the FP&A team, you will help transform financial data into actionable insights that support the performance of some of the world's most iconic food brands.

Kraft Heinz offers a fast-moving and collaborative environment in which ownership, curiosity and practical problem-solving are valued. The internship is designed to combine hands-on experience with learning: you will contribute to current business priorities, receive guidance from experienced colleagues and become part of the wider intern community.

If you share our passion and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen, there's only one thing to do: Join our table and let's make life delicious!

The position 

You will support the FP&A team within the Eastern Europe business and contribute to financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting and decision support activities.

Working closely with Finance colleagues as well as Sales, Marketing, Category and Supply Chain teams, you will help ensure that business performance is accurately tracked and translated into clear insights. The role offers broad exposure to core finance processes, from month-end reporting and forecasting cycles to budget management and performance analysis.

As an intern at Kraft Heinz, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities from the start. Alongside your day-to-day work, you will have opportunities to develop your analytical and business partnering skills, learn how different functions work together and build relationships across an international organization. You will receive support from experienced colleagues while being encouraged to take ownership of projects and deliverables.

What you’ll do

• Lead & execute the forecast financialization process using available Masterdata and inputs from different stakeholders
• Assist with month-end closing activities and help ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards and management presentations
• Analyze business performance, identify key variances, trends and risks, and support the development of recommendations
• Support marketing and commercial spend tracking, budget management and financial controls
• Maintain and improve master data quality and support data validation activities
• Assist with purchase order and invoice management processes
• Support ad hoc analyses, process improvement initiatives and automation projects

Job requirements 

• You are enrolled at a European university for at least 50% of the duration of the internship (for EU citizens) or you are enrolled at a Dutch university for the full duration of the internship (for non-EU students).  
• Advanced MS EXCEL proficiency; ability to process the big datasets & work efficiently within multiple data sources
• Knowledge of Power BI or SAP is a plus
• Strong written and verbal English skills

NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).

Professional Attributes 

• Analytical mindset: You quickly understand volume, revenue and profitability drivers, turning complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Stakeholder Management: You build strong relationships across teams, collaborate effectively with different stakeholders and bring a constructive mindset that helps drive better business decisions.  
• Ownership: You take initiative, proactively structure analyses and follow through on commitments to support business planning and decision-making.
• Communication Skills: You will easily be exposed to senior management. Therefore, it’s important you can communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to Simplify: We like to keep it simple and to execute fast. Your ability to simplify complex challenges and turn them into practical solutions will be highly valued. 
• Time Management Skills: You are organized, structured, and always have an overview of all the deliverables.
• Willingness to learn: You are quick and eager to pick up new skills and enjoy developing yourself in many areas. 

Note: The recruitment process can take up to 4/6 weeks in total  

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

What we offer you  

·       Program start date: January 2026.   

·       Duration: 6 months.  

·       Allowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses. 

·       Location: Amsterdam. 

This is a hybrid position (3 days at the office), you will need to be based in the Netherlands for the entire duration of the internship. 

Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online). As a Kraft Heinz intern, you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. We provide the playing field; you change the game. Are you up for the challenge?   

Location(s)

Amsterdam

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.