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Finance Associate - Early Careers
 

Finance 📍 Amsterdam 

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In a nutshell

A growing company means a growing number of financial complexities! We're on the lookout for a sharp-eyed Finance Administrator to keep our daily invoice flow running smoothly. You'll be the trusted expert ensuring invoices are complete, bookings are timely and accurate, and purchase orders hit the mark. When urgent supplier disputes pop up, you’ll step in to handle everything from order blocks to contract discussions. But this role is more than just numbers. You’ll collaborate with our team to streamline processes, find smarter ways of working, and push for efficiency at every turn. Dive into exciting finance improvement projects where we unlock the full potential of our software and tech tools. With exciting projects and fast growth potential, no two days will be the same! Ready to make an impact?

Tricks of the trade

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Invoice ownership: Take full ownership of the invoice processing workflow.
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Team management: Manage a team of bookers who report directly to you.
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Invoice analysis: Perform basic analyses on Picnic’s invoices.
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Reporting collaboration: Collaborate with financial operations teams on periodic reporting processes.
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Hands-on operations: Bring a hands-on approach to daily finance operations and challenges.
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Cash insights: Provide cash-reporting insights to support other Finance teams.
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Supplier communication: Manage the finance mailbox and serve as the primary contact for supplier inquiries.
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Damage settlements: Oversee financial settlements for external damages efficiently and accurately.

Your superpowers

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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or Bookkeeping
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0-2 years of experience in a similar role
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Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, accuracy, and a structured approach
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Beyond basic MS Excel and data analysis skills
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ERP-system knowledge (Workday is a plus)
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Fluency in Dutch and English
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A proactive, hands-on attitude with a creative and problem-solving mindset
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Assertive in driving continuous improvement

Picnic perks

🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount & bike plan

We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate

🏠 Relocation

If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids, your first month's rent and moving costs (up to €2000), and help you with the 30% tax ruling setup and application. 

✍🏼 Learning & development 

You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses. 

All the rest 

At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well. 

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?

Recruitment Process

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cv screening
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CV screening

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phone screening
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Phone screening

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online test
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Online test

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assessment day
4

Assessment day

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interviews
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Interviews

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closing interview
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Closing interview

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Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. 
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. 

Get in touch with our recruiters

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Robin Tangastani - Recruiter