About the Finance Academy 2026
This programme will increase your professional network in the Netherlands and it will increase your hard- and soft skills, relevant to working in Finance in the Netherlands. Participating organisations will organise a total of 11 training sessions covering (the basis of) 

• Step into the world of consulting & structured problem solving
• Capital Markets & Reinsurance
• Sustainable Finance; finance which contributes to building the society that allows people to live prosperous lives on a thriving planet.
• AI-Expedition within the public sector
• Job application skills

Recruiters from EY, Achmea, Triodos and VanBerkel Professionals will be available for one entire day during the Application skills training, to discuss the challenges you face in finding a job. They will give you tips and tricks to overcome these. Last but not least you will receive individual coaching from a mentor (a business professional of one of the participating partners) during the full duration of the programme.

At the end of the programme, you should feel confident to apply for a job in the Netherlands that suits you! For inspiration, see  the video of last year’s edition.

Who are we looking for?

Previous editions from the Finance Academy have shown that people who meet the following requirements will benefit the most from this programme. 

Therefore, we are looking for motivated talents who:

• Are interested in pursuing a career within Finance and available to actively participate in the programme;
• Are passionate about Finance; preferably about (some of) the specific topics the programme covers;
• Have (some) work experience in Finance; again; preferably regarding (some of) the topics the programme covers;
• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in (or closely related to) Finance; for example in accounting / finance / risk management/ insurance; 
• Are proficient in English on a professional level (Level B2 and up). The whole programme is in English so this is a definite must-have!  If you also speak Dutch, that is a plus.
• Are a statusholder (have a residence permit in the Netherlands)
• Are eager to learn and open for feedback. Note that a strong internal motivation is the key to success in this programme.
• Are available to attend all the mandatory events (for dates, see below).

Note: The travel costs are (partly) covered.

Important data:

If you apply, we expect you to attend ALL events below. Please make sure you are available on all these dates. 

• Information session candidates: 1 October 2026, 14:00–15:00 (Online)
• Kick-off: 5 October 2026, 10:00–13:00 (VanBerkel Professionals, Zoetermeer)
• Module 1 – 13 October, 14:00–17:00 (EY, Amsterdam): Think like a consultant: understanding value & problems in Intelligent Operations
• Module 2 – 20 October, 14:00–17:00 (EY, Amsterdam): Work like a consultant: from idea to solution:
• Module 3 – 27 October, 14:15–17:15 (EY, Amsterdam): Communicate like a consultant: structure & storytelling
• Candidate check-in 1: 29 October, 09:30–10:30 (Online)
• Module 4 – 2 November, 10:00–17:00 (Achmea, Zeist): Job Application Skills
• Module 5 – 10 November, 13:00–17:00 (Achmea, Amsterdam): Capital Markets 
• Module 6 – 17 November, 13:00–17:00 (Achmea, Amsterdam): Reinsurance
• Candidate check-in 2: 19 November, 09:30–10:30 (Online)
• Module 7 – 24 November, 14:00–17:00 (Triodos, Zeist): Introduction to transition themes and sustainable finance
• Module 8 – 1 December, 14:00–17:00 (Triodos, Zeist): Building networks and career skills
• Module 9 – 15 December, 14:00–17:00 (Triodos, Zeist): AI, digitalisation, and changing careers in financial services
• Candidate check-in 3: 17 December, 09:30–10:30 (Online)
• Module 10 – 12 January 2027, 14:00–17:00 (VanBerkel Professionals, Zoetermeer): Discover AI, Master Prompting & Responsible AI (within government organizations)
• Module 11 – 19 January 2027, 14:00–17:00 (VanBerkel Professionals, Zoetermeer): Understanding Government Finance
• Closing: 26 January 2027, 15:00–18:00 (EY, Amsterdam) 

Selection and process

For this programme a selection will take place. There are limited spots available. Only candidates who have not participated in a previous Finance Academy can apply. A maximum total of 20 talents will be selected to participate. 

The deadline for the registration is: September 7, 2026 but if we have sufficient applications before the deadline, we will close the registration early! Please do not forget to add your CV to your profile. After you have applied and if you meet the criteria, we will ask you for more information by Google Forms based on which we will make the selection. We therefore advise you to give time and consideration when filling this out. 

About the participating companies

EY
EY’s purpose is: Building a better working world. By this we mean that we not only want to contribute to the business of our customers, but also to the role they play in their environment and thus to a better functioning world. We do this mainly by asking the right questions (we call them ‘Better questions’): Because the better the question, the better the answer. And the better the answer, the better the world will work. Every EY employee – at every place in our organization – plays a role.

In a world changing faster than ever, our purpose is the compass on which our organization of more than 300,000 people navigates, providing context and meaning to our daily work. We help digital pioneers combat data piracy; guide governments through cash flow crises; unlock new medical treatments with data analytics; and pursue high-quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business. In other words, we work with entrepreneurs, businesses and even at the country level to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

We deploy our four integrated service lines – Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax to help our clients capitalize on new opportunities, assessing the risks associated with responsible growth.

Achmea
Achmea is one of the largest financial service providers and one of the largest insurers in the Netherlands, and their motto is Sustainable Living Together. Together with its customers, strategic partners and other relations, it solves major societal issues related to health, living & working, mobility and income. In this way, it creates sustainable value for its customers, its employees, its company and the society. Previous generations could count on Achmea. Future generations can do the same. Achmea employees work from home and from their office locations. These are in Leeuwarden, Apeldoorn, Zeist, Amsterdam, Leiden and Tilburg.

Triodos
Triodos Bank is in business to help create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members, and that has human dignity at its core. Since 1980, we have enabled individuals, organisations and businesses to use their money in ways that benefit people and the environment. We promote sustainable development by offering our customers sustainable financial products and high quality service. We are a certified B Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change.

We are also one of the founders of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.

VanBerkel Professionals

Founded in 2007, Vanberkel Professionals provides financial, legal and organisational expertise to the Dutch public sector. Our professionals work as consultants, interim managers, financial specialists, legal experts and accountants across central government, local authorities, housing, healthcare and education.

We believe that a strong and future-proof society requires independent professionals who combine expertise with a fresh perspective. Guided by our values of ambition, courage and balance, we support organisations in solving complex challenges and creating sustainable public value.