Junior Financial Controller
Are you sharp with numbers and driven to improve financial processes? As a junior financial controller, you’ll ensure that management information is not only accurate but also has real impact. You’ll analyse financial data, create clear reports and work closely with business control and finance teams to make processes smarter and more efficient. Does this sound like your kind of challenge? Let us know and grab this opportunity to truly make a difference.
What you’ll do
As a junior financial controller, you'll immediately start working at one of our clients – think ABN AMRO, ING or NN – while following our traineeship. You’ll support the business control team and contribute to the development and improvement of management reporting, financial analysis and controlling processes. You’ll join a dynamic work environment where you can continuously grow and develop. Working in an agile way, you’ll collaborate to continuously improve processes and products.
Your responsibilities:
✅ Analyse and prepare financial reports: You’ll collect and organise financial data, carry out analyses and compile reports. You’ll provide conclusions and recommendations to support informed financial decision-making.
✅ Support business control and financial control: You’ll work closely with controllers and internal stakeholders to optimise management information and ensure the quality of financial processes.
✅ Work with financial data and tools: You’ll help structure and analyse large volumes of financial data. Where applicable, you’ll use tools such as Power BI to make data more accessible and insightful.
✅ Collaborate with internal stakeholders: You’ll engage with various departments such as business controlling, financial accounting and IT to ensure financial data is processed accurately and used for strategic decision-making.
The exact content of your role depends on the department and team you join, but the focus is always on financial control, data analysis and reporting.
Your skills
- You have (or are about to complete) an HBO or university degree in Finance & Control, Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
- You have strong analytical skills and a good head for numbers.
- You’re proactive, critical and enjoy collaborating.
- You remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines with ease.
- Knowledge of banking regulations and IFRS? Nice to have, but not a must!
- You enjoy working with data and tools like Power BI.
- Currently based in the Netherlands and available full-time.
What our traineeship brings to you
Working on the skills that matter to you
Start strong and grow quickly with the comprehensive training provided by our Solid Academy. During interactive live sessions, you collaborate with other young professionals on your personal and professional development, gaining the skills to excel in the workplace. ✨
Personal development
Your talent manager is always on hand to support you. Together, you address any challenges, receive practical advice, and experience rapid growth both personally and professionally. This approach helps you develop your abilities while expanding your network.
Set foot into big corporates
We support you from the very beginning until you secure a role. We help you discover what truly suits you, offer honest advice about what’s achievable, and ensure you’re ready to make a real impact in the workplace.
The perks
- 💰 A gross monthly salary starting from €3,629.53 (based on 40 hours, incl. holiday allowance and a 13th month).
- Opportunities to develop in a fast-growing corporate environment.
- Access to the Solid Academy: learn knowledge and skills anytime, anywhere.
- €2,000 per year to invest in your personal development.
- Genuine attention and real involvement.
- Flexibility to work (partly) from home.
- 25 days’ holiday based on a 40-hour contract.
- Travel allowance.
"When you start working full-time straight out of university, you need some time to adjust. By pursuing a traineeship, you get added value of proper guidance and advice."
Bregje Klomp
“The traineeship really boosted my confidence. I stand up for myself more, and I have more confidence in my own abilities.”
Matthijs Lip
The traineeship
Our two-year traineeship means you’ll get started straight away as a financial controller at companies such as ABN AMRO, ICS or Athora. During the traineeship, you’ll combine hands-on work with personal development: you’ll follow an extensive training programme to build both hard and soft skills. The programme supports your transition from studying to working, with a strong focus on your personal growth and building a valuable network.
In addition to day-to-day guidance on the job, you’ll receive ongoing support from your talent manager. Together, you’ll reflect on your progress, work-life balance and career path. Your talent manager will help you apply what you learn in training to your daily work – so your development stays front and centre. Want to know more? Check out how Alexander experienced his first year at ABN AMRO as a financial analyst!
Who we are
At Solid Professionals, it’s all about you: growth, work fulfillment, and connections. For 18 years, we’ve been helping young talent grow and building a close-knit community. In addition to working at your team’s base, you’re always welcome at our office in Utrecht. Here you can take part in training sessions and make connections that will last throughout your entire career.
