Internship - Global P&CI Risk Response

Being in Risk Response as an intern has shown me what “business partner” truly means: not observing risks from the sidelines, but working across functions globally to shape decisions, strengthen controls, and continuously improve.

As an intern in the Risk Response team within Global Process & Control Improvement (P&CI) in Finance, you will join a multinational team supporting all HEINEKEN operating companies and global functions. You will gain hands‑on experience in risk management, working across areas such as finance, sustainability, supply chain, and operations, and learn how a global organisation identifies and responds to risk end‑to‑end.

• Supporting risk management initiatives by preparing and contributing to workshops, control assessments, and risk analyses across operational and financial processes, helping to identify key risks and design appropriate responses
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of global risk & control frameworks (e.g. policies, rulebooks), including coordinating inputs from stakeholders, tracking updates, and ensuring consistency with enterprise risk priorities
• Performing in‑depth analysis of financial and sustainability datasets, translating data into actionable insights that support decision‑making and compliance with global transparency standards (e.g. within Sustainability & Responsibility / CSRD topics)
• Supporting process improvement initiatives by analysing current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and working with global stakeholders to enhance ways of working and strengthen internal controls
• Contributing to communication and visibility initiatives by supporting the development of materials, presentations, and communication strategies to engage Finance, Sustainability, and business stakeholders globally
• Supporting knowledge and data management by maintaining and improving content across tools such as SharePoint and Power BI, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date
• Providing structured operational support to the team, including coordination activities (e.g. mailbox management, documentation, meeting preparation, and data consolidation) to help ensure smooth execution in a fast‑paced global environment

You may be involved in projects across key risk domains such as Demand to Warehouse, Sustainability & Responsibility, Market to Cash, Source to Pay, Fraud Risk Management, and Financial Accounting. These projects focus on improving risk responses, enhancing processes, and strengthening compliance and control frameworks across the organisation.

You will join the Global Process & Control Improvement (P&CI) team within HEINEKEN’s Finance organisation, specifically the Risk Response team. The team plays a central role in helping HEINEKEN identify, assess, and respond to key enterprise risks across all global functions and operating companies.

The team consists of around 45 professionals based across Amsterdam, Poland, Nigeria, Singapore, and Mexico, providing a diverse mix of expertise in risk management, finance, process excellence, and data. The environment is dynamic, fast‑paced, and highly collaborative, with strong exposure to global stakeholders and senior decision‑making.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme (e.g. Finance, Business, Economics or similar)
• Strong interest in risk management, internal control frameworks, and understanding how risks are identified and managed across a global organisation such as HEINEKEN
• Curiosity about how a multinational company translates strategy into processes, controls, and day‑to‑day operations across different functions and geographies
• Interest in data‑driven decision making, including financial and sustainability reporting (e.g. Sustainability & Responsibility / CSRD context)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proactive and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and international environment
• Good communication skills and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across different functions and cultures
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, SharePoint, or…