Student Assistant - Finance

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Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Student Assistant in Finance.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.
About the role
We are currently looking for a dedicated Student Assistant to join our Financial Controlling and Compliance team in Copenhagen. It is a unique opportunity to join a driven team where you can contribute to a range of dynamic activities supporting DFDS’s external reporting process.

In this role, you will be supporting our monthly closing, controlling and reporting processes. You will be sparring with stakeholders to understand the drivers behind changes in our financial results.

You will have the opportunity to learn and apply concepts relevant to your studies in practice, assisting with, for example, calculation of incremental borrowing rate and performing business valuations.

When supporting the publication of DFDS’s annual report, you will be in contact with important stakeholders not only from the business, but also from treasury, investor relations, group sustainability and our business partners.

What kind of exciting challenges can you expect to meet in this role?
As a Student Assistant in our team, you will have varied tasks supporting the closing, monthly controlling and external reporting processes. In addition, you will be planning and organizing the team’s activities.

The working hours will be approximately 20 hours per week with flexibility for exams.

About you
We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. With this in mind, we think that you will be studying a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, engineering etc., however other fields of study may also be considered.

The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Experience with financial modelling is an advantage, however, we have some flexibility to tailor certain tasks to your interests and abilities to better enable your development.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and feel comfortable communicating with various stakeholders.

Working at DFDS
Join the movement and grow with us.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop and move yourself on. We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself to acquire new skills and perspectives.

We promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community and a healthy work/life balance with flexible work arrangements. Our newly built headquarters in Copenhagen is a unique, modern workplace which received the award "Office building of the year 2023". Here, we enjoy our own game room, fitness facilities, cantina and café and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view, all just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro station.

As a Student Assistant, you will become part of our vibrant student network, connecting with peers across our departments from diverse programs and universities. The student network hosts a range of social and professional events throughout the year, offering opportunities to grow and have fun together.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.
If you think your personality, skills, experience and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your resume as soon as possible as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible.

Is there something you need to know, we haven’t covered here, please do not hesitate to reach out to Carolina Maia on [email protected]. Please note that due to the holiday season, there may be a delay in response times. Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Department Office careers Locations DFDS Headquarter (Marmorvej 18, Copenhagen) Employment type Part-time People manager position No

About DFDS Denmark

About DFDS
We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full-time employees.

We move goods in trailers by ferry, road & rail, and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.

We also move car and foot passengers on short sea and overnight ferry routes.

DFDS was founded in 1866 and headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.