Finance Intern

As a Finance Intern at Otrium, you will engage in various vital tasks such as supporting financial accountants and controllers with their day-to-day activities, preparing and booking journal entries, ensuring that financial data is accurate and up to date, and contributing to projects designed to enhance financial processes.

To qualify for the Finance Intern position at Otrium, you need to be enrolled at a university in the Netherlands and studying a relevant degree. Additionally, you should be available for a 5-6 month internship, with a minimum of 32 hours per week, and live within a 1-hour one-way commute to our Houthaven office.

The work environment for a Finance Intern at Otrium is vibrant and flexible, designed to promote collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid setup allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, fostering a supportive culture where team members can work together while also enjoying personal time.

As a Finance Intern at Otrium, you'll not only gain practical experience in the finance sector but also enjoy perks like a 550 Euros monthly internship allowance, travel cost reimbursement for commutes over 10 kilometers, a holiday day each month, delicious office lunches, and a generous employee discount that empowers you to look good while supporting our mission.

Otrium is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, including Finance Interns. We take pride in welcoming talent from every background, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, or other factors, creating a dynamic and diverse workplace.

When answering this question, focus on any specific accounting software you’ve used such as Excel or QuickBooks, and describe how you utilized it in your studies or previous internships. Highlight your ability to learn new software quickly, which is essential at Otrium.

Discuss methods you use to check your work, such as cross-referencing data and double-checking calculations. Mention any experience you have with ensuring accuracy during your studies or previous internships to showcase your diligence.

Show your passion for our mission of 'Wear Over Waste' and how you resonate with our efforts to change the fashion industry. Emphasize your desire to contribute to sustainability while gaining valuable experience.

Share examples of projects you’ve completed, detailing your role and the skills you applied. Focus on how these experiences have prepared you for the internship at Otrium and your ability to work in team settings.

When responding, outline the steps you took in your analysis, the data sources you used, and what tools you applied. This demonstrates your analytical skills, which are crucial for a Finance Intern at Otrium.

Discuss strategies like prioritization and time management skills you utilized to meet deadlines in past experiences. Sharing a specific example where you met a challenging deadline will add credibility to your answer.

Reflect on challenges like scaling financial processes or managing cash flow efficiently. This shows your understanding of the unique financial dynamics in start-ups and aligns well with Otrium’s mission.

Mention resources you follow, like financial news, blogs, or courses. This shows your proactiveness in professional development, which is highly valuable for a Finance Intern at Otrium.

Share a specific teamwork experience and detail your role, focusing on communication and contribution to achieve a common goal, which is important in the collaborative environment at Otrium.

Discuss your long-term career goals and how this internship aligns with them. Be sure to express your enthusiasm for learning and growing within the finance sector, particularly in a sustainability-focused company like Otrium.