Global Finance Internship 2026

Internship / Fixed term for up to 6 months / Full Time (40 hours per week)

Location: Based in the Netherlands. Candidates should already live in or be able to relocate quickly to the Netherlands (at their own cost), and have a Dutch social security number (BSN) or be able to obtain a Dutch residence permit and BSN on short notice. We encourage applications from applicants from various backgrounds.

The Global Finance unit of Greenpeace International seeks the financial sustainability of the Greenpeace movement. By supporting financial reporting processes, you’ll contribute to the financial health of Greenpeace International while gaining hands-on experience in global finance.

As the Global Finance Intern, you will be a key support for the Global Finance team, focusing on delivering accurate and timely financial reports and data analysis. We are looking for candidates with exceptional analytical skills, initiative and passion for the numbers to drive impactful change together.

In this role you be responsible for:

• Financial Reporting Assistance:
  - Building and developing templates for key financial documents, such as the Combined quarterly financial statement, Combined year-end pack, Cashflow submission, and Budgeting.
  - Supporting the consolidation of financial data from global entities.
  - Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies in reporting processes.

• Reporting Process Support & Analysis:
  - Helping to analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential areas for improvement.
  - Assisting in the maintenance of financial reporting templates and dashboards.
  - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for ad-hoc reports.

• Documentation:
  Ensure all processes related to NRO reporting are documented.

• Reporting Development:
  Build, develop, and deliver essential templates for key reports, including the Combined Quarterly Financial Statement, Year-End Pack, Cashflow submissions, and Budgeting documents.

• Ad-Hoc Support:
  Assist with the maintenance of reporting dashboards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data for urgent, ad-hoc reports and special projects.

For further information about this role, please see the full job description.

What we’re looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• A basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

• Excellent and fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• A strong eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, global setting.

• Familiarity with financial software and digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)

• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.

Required Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Flexible and adaptable to shifting work priorities.

• Collaborative and open to feedback.

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access various wellbeing initiatives and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

The fine print:

• An Internship is intended for students or recent graduates who have less than 12 months experience in a relevant field.

• Interns are entitled to 800 euros net as a monthly stipend (based on your full-time /40 hours per week internship).

• 2.5 days of leave per month for study or other purposes based on your full-time internship and the leave days can be taken in coordination with the supervisor.

• You will be provided with a laptop for use during your GPI internship, and GPI will offer necessary office equipment if needed.

• The travel costs (2nd class) for interns to travel from their home in the Netherlands to the GPI office can be reimbursed.

• GPI will provide meal allowances (€5 Euros per day) on your working days during office hours.

• The Greenpeace International office in Amsterdam is open and available for working. A combination of remote (within the Netherlands) and from the office work is possible and is the most common way of working.

• If not otherwise present at the office, the candidate should be able to commute into our Amsterdam office when invited to do so for specific meetings or events (with necessary travel costs covered).

• Interns must be eligible to legally work in the Netherlands and attain a registered address (BSN), and Dutch health insurance.

Please visit the careers site, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 25 independent national/regional organisations and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• Protect biodiversity in all its forms.

• Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air, and freshwater.

• End all nuclear threats.

• Promote peace, global disarmament, and non-violence.

To Apply:

If you share our vision, please click 'Apply' to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form. You are also required to answer a selection of key criteria. The application must include a written confirmation that you have a student and/or work and/or residency permit for the Netherlands.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements, and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

At GPI, we understand the benefits of using open AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT); however, for the purpose of this application, we prefer to see answers that were tailored by candidates themselves, without relying too much on these tools, so we can get a good impression of your thinking.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment to providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation, and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: Monday 22 June 23:59 CEST (Amsterdam time)

INTERVIEWS: Monday 6 to Friday 10 July 2026

PREFERRED START DATE: Monday 3 August 2026