Are you a university level student with a strong interest or affinity with topics such as VAT and Intrastat? Are you looking for an internship to gain work experience in an international fast-paced environment? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! Our Finance team is seeking an intern to assist with preparation of VAT returns, EC listings and Intrastat reporting. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop further highly sought after in today’s job market skills such as high level of accuracy, understanding of the entire financial stream during VAT reporting, and collaboration skills within a highly international team. The position is full-time (two days at the office) for six months.
Activities include:
- Assistance in preparation of Intrastat, VAT reporting and EC listings for defined entities
- Collection of audit evidence/financial data from various sources
- Assistance with annual statutory audit
- Assessment of existing processes against policies
- Financial Month-end Close (Journal Entry, Report Preparation)
- Ad hoc analysis (Finance)
The team:
The intern is part of the EMEA controlling team and will report to the EMEA VAT Assistant. The controlling team is part of a broader EMEA finance team (FSSC, FP&A and Controlling).
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an HBO program in Business Economics, Accounting, or similar
- Able to communicate in English
- Able to work independently
- Hands-on mentality with a pro-active attitude
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Availability: Mid-September 2026
Why join our team?
We offer you:
- Position in an international environment.
- Means to develop, both personally and professionally
- Work in a dynamic and flexible team.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Currently enrolled in an HBO program in Business Economics, Accounting, or similar
- University-level student with interest or affinity for VAT and Intrastat
- Able to communicate in English
- Able to work independently
- Hands-on mentality with a pro-active attitude
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Availability starting Mid-September 2026
- Full-time for six months with two days per week in the office
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
