Please note: Due to the regulations regarding working rights, we are only considering applicants enrolled in a Dutch University.
Grow with confidence. Create with impact
At Unilever, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the people, products, technologies and operations behind some of the world's most recognised consumer brands such as Dove, Vaseline, and Rexona, just to name a few! Working in a global business that reaches 3.4 billion people every day, you'll help tackle real challenges across technology, innovation, sustainability and beyond - while gaining first-hand insight into how ideas become products at scale.
Along the way, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and build practical skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll be part of an amazing team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore future career paths, or expand your professional network, this internship is designed to help you grow with confidence. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger business acumen, and a clearer understanding of how your talents can make a difference.
By the end of this internship, you'll have:
- Contributed to tackling real business challenges
- Built practical skills through hands-on experience and collaboration
- Gained exposure to different functions, teams and ways of working
- Expanded your professional network across Unilever
- Developed a broader understanding of innovation and business at scale
- Added valuable experience with a globally recognized employer
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As a Digital Finance Intern within Unilever's Europe Home Care Performance Management team, you will help transform data into actionable business insights that support decision-making across the organization. Working closely with finance and business leaders, you will contribute to understanding business performance, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting strategic initiatives across European markets.
Depending on business priorities, your responsibilities may include:
- Analyzing market, customer and business performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities across the Home Care category.
- Supporting the preparation and automation of recurring reports, dashboards and performance tracking tools used by management teams.
- Gathering and interpreting financial and operational data to provide insights into business performance and key drivers of results.
- Contributing to analyses related to profitability, competitiveness, innovation performance and customer trends.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and other business functions to support business reviews and strategic discussions.
- Exploring opportunities to leverage digital tools, automation and analytics solutions to improve efficiency and insight generation.
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience working with real business and financial data.
- Gain a holistic understanding of how a multinational FMCG business drives performance across markets, customers, brands and innovations.
- Learn how financial and commercial insights are used to influence strategic decision-making and business outcomes.
- Build experience with digital finance tools and reporting solutions, including Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot and data visualization platforms.
- Work closely with an agile, international team and gain exposure to senior stakeholders, including finance leadership.
- Take ownership of reporting and analysis activities while developing the confidence to translate data into meaningful business recommendations.
What we're looking for:
- Available for 5-6 months starting February-March 2027 (minimum 32-40 hours per week)
- Currently enrolled in a (HBO) Dutch university, Bachelor's program (3rd or 4th year) or a Master's program
- Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects
- Available to work on site 2-3 days a week at our Rotterdam Office
What's in it for you?
- €625 gross internship allowance per month
- Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel card
- Public Holidays + additional days off
- Access to (mental) health and wellbeing resources
- On-the-job coaching, regular feedback and support from experienced colleagues
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Share your CV and motivation letter with us, and we'll guide you through the process every step of the way. From an introduction call to meeting the team, we'll help you discover whether Unilever is the right fit for your next learning experience. Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process is spread out over many months.
Join us!
Skills Required
- Available for a 5–6 month internship starting February–March 2027
- Available to work 32–40 hours per week
- Currently enrolled in a Dutch university or HBO Bachelor's or Master's program
- Currently in the third or fourth year of a Bachelor's program, or enrolled in a Master's program
- Available to work onsite at the Rotterdam office 2–3 days per week
- Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
Unilever Insights
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
