Stage Valuations & Modelling

Job Description & Summary

Interns get a good impression of the practice by supporting the team on a wide range of projects. Additionally, students writing a thesis in parallel of their internship are offered guidance and access to knowledge and data sources that are not usually available to universities. In many cases, a successful internship is an excellent first step toward a career at PwC.

What you are going to do

Valuations & Modelling is the PwC department engaged with valuation matters. Their services may be required for M&A deals, but also post deal (e.g purchase price allocation) and for tax, accounting or strategic reasons. In this field, PwC’s Valuations department is the number one player in the Dutch market. Valuations benefits from its wide international network of professionals and counts primarily multinationals among its clients. The Valuations department offers an intellectual challenge owing to the strong link between theory and practice. There is a direct link with current affairs: projects we have worked on appear in the media soon after. Some examples of Valuations engagements: 

• Impairment testing;
• Valuation of business units and intangible assets for the purposes of IFRS;
• Scenario analysis;
• Valuation of financial instruments;
• Valuations for legal and arbitration proceedings;
• Valuations with respect to mergers and acquisitions

Questions that could be directed to Valuations include: 

• What is a brand name worth?
• How do you determine an enterprise’s cost of capital?
• Where does goodwill originate and what does it signify?
• What is an honest acquisition price?
• How do you translate analysis into advice?
• How do you view the strategy behind the figures?
• How do economic circumstances influence an enterprise’s value?
• What negotiation points are there from the financial/valuation perspective?

You recognize yourself in the following

We are seeking interns who are not only strongly analytical and very good with figures, but who also have the vision that allows them to see beyond the numbers. You have an eye for detail, though you never lose sight of the big picture. A sense of drive is also very important. You are curious and interested in financing arrangements and enterprises. You never blindly assume anything, but ask critical questions. You continue asking questions. You are also flexible and have the communication skills to function effectively in a team and relate to the client; 

• You are a Master’s student in a financial, economic or technical discipline. Relevant courses in the area of valuations and/or corporate finance are preferred;
• You have above average marks and relevant side activities on your CV;
• You possess drive, creativity and a sharp mind;
• You are available for approximately six months (Five days per week);
• You have excellent skills in English (both oral and written), Dutch is a pre;
• You are enrolled at a university during your internship.

This is what we offer you

At PwC, you will have the opportunity to be yourself, get the best out of yourself in a high-performance organisation and grow within our global network. As part of our team we offer: 

• A competitive internship compensation, travel allowance for those without a student travel product, a laptop from PwC and paid vacation days;
• Personalised internship programs where collaboration with colleagues is key and you can constantly benefit from expert guidance to ensure your internship is a success;
• Access to a comprehensive learning environment, where you can dive deep into different fields and learn about your potential future employer;
• Development of your personal and business skills through our progressive courses and programs;
• A unique opportunity to gain insights into a leading professional service firm;
• Hybrid working at the client, home and office;
• Fun informal activities with your team.

Getting started at PwC

Are you excited? Then share your cv, grade list, and a cover letter explaining why you are applying and why you are the right person for this position. Click on the red button and apply immediately! After we have received your application 

• You will immediately receive a confirmation in your inbox
• We will contact you within two weeks for a short introductory meeting
• If everyone is enthusiastic, then we will schedule an online assessment. Depending on your score, you will receive an invitation for an initial interview. Click here for more information about the application process.