Vacancy

Finance Traineeship

Published on
January 29, 2025
Location Wageningen

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Finance Traineeship: Kickstart Your Career in Just Two Years!

Are you about to graduate or do you have a maximum of two years of relevant work experience in finance? Our traineeship offers a unique opportunity to boost your career in the financial world. With rotations through various departments, personal development programs, and the potential for a permanent position, we provide the perfect springboard for your professional growth. Read on!

Wageningen University & Research is a leading organization with a strong societal impact. As the top university in the Netherlands, we strive for innovation and sustainability in everything we do. Our dynamic and international environment offers a unique opportunity for your professional development.

What the Finance & Control Traineeship Involves:
In just two years, you’ll take a significant step forward in your career. You’ll develop both hard and soft skills, participate in challenging training sessions with other enthusiastic trainees, and earn valuable certifications. During this period, you’ll be guided by experienced professionals within our organization. You won’t just support day-to-day tasks within the planning and control cycle, but also work on three innovation projects across different departments. These assignments provide a broad view of project control and help you build valuable experience and a strong network for the future.

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  • the opportunity to develop into a full-fledged Project Controller within two years;
  • a challenging traineeship focused on both hard and soft skills;
  • regular sessions with fellow trainees to share knowledge and expand your network;
  • a job within one of our finance departments after successful completion of the program;
  • work at the best university in the Netherlands in a dynamic and international environment;
  • a gross monthly salary of €3,070 based on a 36-hour workweek;
  • an addition to learning and development, there’s also room for social activities: regular get-togethers at The Spot, our on-campus student café, a WUR sports day, and fun team events.
Does this sound like you? Then our two-year Finance Traineeship at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is the perfect match!

Your qualities

  • you are a recent graduate or will graduate soon, with no more than two years of experience in the financial sector;
  • you have at least a higher professional (HBO) degree in accountancy, finance & control, business administration, MER, or a comparable financial study;
  • available for at least 32 hours per week;
  • good command of the Dutch language.
In our international work environment, English is increasingly used. For this position, a B1 language level is expected. If you haven’t yet reached this level, we’ll support you through our Wageningen in’to Language centre.

We offer you

When it comes to employment conditions, Wageningen University & Research delivers. Highlights from our collective labour agreement (CAO) include:

  • flexible working hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance;
  • the option to work from home;
  • a laptop and phone provided;
  • the opportunity to build up extra compensation hours by working more;
  • sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
  • a strong focus on vitality, including access to campus sports facilities at a discounted rate;
  • a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
  • excellent pension scheme via ABP.
In addition to these secondary benefits, we offer a market-based salary of €3,070 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek in line with scale 8 of the Wageningen Research CAO. After successfully completing the traineeship, you will move up to scale 9. A 32-hour contract is negotiable. You’ll receive a two-year contract, which may be converted into a permanent contract based on mutual interest.

Wageningen University & Research actively promotes internal growth and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. We offer room for initiative in a learning environment and provide excellent training opportunities. You'll enjoy a varied role in an international setting with an open and friendly atmosphere.

Do you want more information?

For more information about this traineeship, please contact Jeanine van ’t Veer, Recruiter, by email: jeanine.vantveer-drost@wur.nl or by phone: +31 (0)317-481707 / +31 (0)6-28521672 or via WhatsApp.

Are you ready for this unique opportunity? You can apply directly via the “Apply” button on the vacancy page on our website. Click the "click here to apply" button at the top of the page.

You can apply until the trainee class is full, so don’t wait too long! After the CV and motivation letter review, you will be notified if you’re invited for an introductory meeting where we’ll walk you through the program and give you a glimpse into our organization. Based on this meeting, we will inform you whether you’ll be starting with us on 1 September 2025.

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We look forward to your contribution to a sustainable future!

Equal Opportunities
Wageningen University & Research is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

WUR employs people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who inspire and motivate one another. We aim to make everyone feel at home and ensure equal career opportunities for all. That’s why we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at WUR. Visit our inclusive employment page for more information.

An inspiring example of how WUR embraces inclusivity can be found on the page: Working at WUR with a disability.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is: “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.”

Wageningen University and the specialized research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation join forces to help solve critical challenges in healthy food and sustainable living environments.
With around 30 locations, 7,200 employees, and 13,200 students, WUR ranks among the world’s top research institutions in its field. Our integrated approach and interdisciplinary collaboration are at the heart of the unique Wageningen method. We were named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019–2020.

Curious why our employees enjoy working here? Read the 6 reasons to work at WUR.

We recruit directly for this vacancy. Acquisition by recruitment agencies is not appreciated.