Finance Traineeship

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 €3,231 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!

• 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.

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 €3,231 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-yearcontract, which may be converted into a permanent contract based on mutual interest.

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific
position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU
immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a
visa as a “knowledge migrant”

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.

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes
we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large
international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch
immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if
applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program
organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch
culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University &
Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to
support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can
assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank
account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax
exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Contactinfo

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 2026.

⚠️ Spots are limited — don’t wait to apply! We will review applications on a regularly basis. 

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.

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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