Finance internship: Innovation & Process Design

About Booking.com

We know you’ve just started navigating your career journey. And we’re here to help. We promise it’s going to be fun and exciting! We’re a company of travel-obsessed, resourceful, dedicated people who work to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

About the Finance Innovation & Process Design internship programme

Move beyond compiling data and help tell the story behind the numbers. This internship offers the opportunity to learn about ways of working at Booking.com, apply the theory learnt from the books into real life work, strengthen analytical skills that drive business insights to drive actions & decision making as well as learning/improving key skill sets that are crucial for Finance professionals.

A great opportunity to understand financial accounting, tax, financial analysis, business control and financial forecasting of a market-leader in the international travel space. You will also be part of and work on specific projects and support the daily operations of the different teams in the Finance organizations.

An ideal opportunity for someone with a solutionist mindset who is curious about learning and who wants to be part of a high performing and agile team, based in the modern, central Booking.com headquarters in the heart of Amsterdam.

As a Finance Innovation & Process Design Intern you will be responsible for:

• Identify Process Improvements through Lean & Technology applications Sprints: Work on shadowing Finance teams to identify bottlenecks, providing basic Lean coaching, and developing "quick-win" AI automations;
• Training & Ops Support: Work on the administration and logistics of Lean/AI workshops, providing ad-hoc technical support to participants;
• Strategic Research: Work on researching "big challenges" in Finance, to identify how AI trends can solve specific pain points;
• Proof of concept Development: Work on building a hands-on Proof of Concept to prototype and test a functional AI solution for the departments.

Bring your sense of adventure and the following:

• Enrolled in a Masters or Bachelor’ degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related field;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Google Sheet, Powerpoint/Googleslide;Excellent communication skills;
• A critical mindset and a strong desire to aid in data-driven decision making;Affinity with technology, in particular AI tooling are highly preferred;
• Proactive Attitude: a team player and self-starter who also has the ability to work independently;
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and in a multicultural environment

The following are a plus:

• Foundational knowledge of Python, SQL, Snowflake, statistical modelling, data mining;
• You are a Tech enthusiast
• Some experience with Financial Modeling, Accounting and data/process automation;

We are open for students who are in their 2nd/3rd/last year of their study to apply for our internship opportunity. For the students in their last year of study, we can support their graduation thesis during the internship (with alignments prior to the start of the internship).

In order to be eligible for this programme you need to:

• Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master for the entire length of the internship
• Be able to commit to attending our in-person final interview day (Assessment Centre) on November 27th, 2026 in our Amsterdam HQ.
• Be available for a minimum 32hrs (to 40 hours per week) paid internship from February 1st 2027, till end of July 2027 (6 months).
• Be able to commute to our office in Amsterdam at least twice a week throughout the internship.

About the interview process

1. Application - Write us a CV that expresses your love of learning and interest in developing yourself.
2. Technical at-home test -This is your chance to show off your technical capabilities and how they align with the role.
3. Recruiter phone interview - You’re getting close! Now we want to know more about who you are as a person. Share the experiences that shaped you, your expectations of the role and motivations for joining the Booking.com Team.
4. In-person assessment centre - Take a deep breath – you’re in for a fun-filled day of getting to know us. You’ll explore the culture of Booking.com and meet your potential team through one-on-one interviews.

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.