Finance Internship

Who you are

• Enrolled in a Masters or Bachelor’ degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related field
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Google Sheet, Powerpoint/Google-slide
• Excellent communication skills
• A critical mindset and a strong desire to aid in data-driven decision making
• Affinity with technology, in particular AI and business intelligence tooling are highly preferred
• Proactive Attitude: a team player and self-starter who also has the ability to work independently
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and in a multicultural environment
• Foundational knowledge of financial reporting, financial accounting, business analysis, statistical modelling, data mining
• Some experience with Financial Modeling, and data/process automation
• We are open for students who are in their 2nd/3rd/last year of their study to apply for our internship opportunity. For the students in their last year of study, we can support their graduation thesis during the internship (with alignments prior to the start of the internship)
• Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master for the entire length of the internship
• Be able to commit to attending our in-person final interview day (Assessment Centre) on November 27th, 2026 in our Amsterdam HQ
• Be available for a minimum 32hrs (to 40 hours per week) paid internship from February 1st 2027, till end of July 2027 (6 months)
• Be able to commute to our office in Amsterdam at least twice a week throughout the internship

What the job involves

• Assisting with day-to-day financial reporting and accounting operations, including analysing journal entries, and performing balance sheet reviews
• Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Collaborating with various finance teams (Corporate accounting, Tax accounting, Financial reporting, FP&A, Business Controlling) in order to analyze financial data and provide insights for process improvements
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis and contributing to projects related to account reconciliations, efficiency improvements, and financial reporting enhancements
• Part of accounting transformation projects such as process improvements and automation (e.g. Develop AI tools that performs an assessment of the risk & control environment for new product launches and support project delivery, implementing Gen AI workflows to daily activities uplifting and automating processes)

The application process

• Application - Write us a CV that expresses your love of learning and interest in developing yourself
• Technical at-home test -This is your chance to show off your technical capabilities and how they align with the role
• Recruiter phone interview - You’re getting close! Now we want to know more about who you are as a person. Share the experiences that shaped you, your expectations of the role and motivations for joining the Booking.com Team
• In-person assessment centre - Take a deep breath – you’re in for a fun-filled day of getting to know us. You’ll explore the culture of Booking.com and meet your potential team through one-on-one interviews

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options