Amsterdam, Netherlands Role overview
About this role
About the role and team
Uber's Strategic Finance team sits at the center of the business with visibility into our global operations and the financial data needed to surface insights others can't. We partner closely with cross-functional teams to shape financial planning, track the metrics that matter, drive efficiency, and influence product and business decisions.Interning in Strategic Finance at Uber means moving beyond traditional accounting to solve complex, real-world problems that impact millions of users. You will navigate massive datasets and high-stakes ambiguity to turn financial and operational data into actionable insights that others might miss. As a Strategic Finance Intern, you'll support one of Uber's high-growth businesses, using data and financial insight to help leadership prioritize what matters most. This role is for those who are energized by a fast-paced environment and are ready to take ownership of projects that shape our business direction. You’ll be embedded in a global team that values grit and curiosity, working on everything from forecasting hyper-growth businesses to optimizing evolving business models. If you thrive on the challenge of making big decisions with imperfect information and want to build a career in motion, this is where you’ll grow.This role is based at our Amsterdam headquarters.
What you’ll do
- Shape Financial Planning: Drive forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis for one of Uber’s global business lines (Mobility or Delivery).
- Think Strategically: Apply business judgment and financial insight to evaluate new initiatives, product launches, and growth opportunities.
- Build Financial Models: Construct dynamic financial models from scratch, optimize existing frameworks, and deconstruct complex data into actionable insights.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Support high-impact initiatives that help streamline and scale operations from startup speed to enterprise scale.
- Partner Across Teams: Collaborate closely with Accounting to refine management reporting, analyze monthly actuals, and align financial storytelling.
- Master Data Analysis: Get hands-on with SQL and AI to extract raw data and build detailed analyses to understand key business drivers.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Masters program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 1 year of involvement in extracurricular groups, leadership activities, or previous internship opportunities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a basic understanding of GAAP principles.
- Available to start the internship on February 1st, 2027.
- Education requirement: Must have a graduation date of Summer 2027
- EU work authorization in the Netherlands (no sponsorship available for internships & the graduate program that follows after internship)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior analytical internship experience in technology, investment banking, management consulting, or private equity.
- Stronger grounding in GAAP, enterprise-level financial planning systems, SQL, and/or AI (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor)
- Working knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or enterprise-level financial planning systems.
- Proven ability to structure effective presentations and communicate complex stories through data.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience when navigating fast-moving and ambiguous projects.
INTERNSHIPS @UBERWe offer a competitive monthly internship allowance, Uber credits and much more!You have the rare chance to create a global impact - we’re moving real people and assets and reinventing transportation and logistics. We offer expansive mentorship from Uber employees to guide you through your internship experience and for you to build personal connections and friendships with hardworking people who share your passion for technology. After the internship ends, you can be considered for our Strategic Finance Development Program, a 2 year graduate program . This is a two-year rotational program providing a breadth of core financial and analytical skills as well as interpersonal and stakeholder management skills that will serve as an excellent foundation for a career in finance and strategic business partnering at Uber. The program is based at our Amsterdam headquarters and includes exposure to four areas of our business. Upon completion, SFDPs move into non-rotating Associate roles within Uber.So if you're ready to go deep, work on an exciting set of challenges and seek exposure to a range of businesses, functions, and skillsets - get in touch!TIMELINEAccepting applications: August 2026 Interviews: September 2026 onwards Start Date: February 1st 2027
Ready to Ride?
This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook — it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves — we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.
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