We help organisations manage their risks to stay ‘in control’ and remain resilient
Linde Jager en Hidde Carol, Finance Transformation
What happens behind the scenes in large organisations to ensure the numbers add up, risks stay manageable and the finance function is ready for the future? Within Deloitte’s Finance Transformation team, young consultants work on exactly that challenge every day. Hidde Carol and Linde Jager share what their work looks like in practice, the projects they work on and why they feel so at home in the team.
Hidde Carol (26) is a consultant in the Global Business Services team within Finance Transformation. He joined Deloitte three years ago as a working student and decided to stay. “When I applied, Deloitte immediately felt like the right place”, he says with a smile. And how does he explain his job to friends? “The typical perception of Finance Transformation is mainly about calculations and valuations. But we focus primarily on the finance function of an organisation. How do processes run? Where
Helping organisations stay ‘in control’ Linde Jager (26) works within the Risk Control & Internal Audit team. She also joined Deloitte three years ago – through an unexpected route. “Through my neighbour, who works at Deloitte and whose children I used to babysit, I had the opportunity to spend a day at Deloitte. That experience really inspired me to apply.” While Hidde focuses on finance processes, Linde concentrates on risk and compliance. “We help organisations manage their risks effectiv
A look behind the scenes at different organisations A typical working week is varied. Both consultants spend one or two days a week on site with clients, while the remaining days are spent working from the Deloitte office or from home. “You often start with check-ins”, Linde explains. Such moments call for organisation-wide collaboration — from business analysts to project manager and the CFO — so the team gains broader insight and realises more impact. “Where are we in the project? What does e
Development and impact Personal development is an important part of working at Deloitte. Alongside her job, Linde completed a post-master programme one day a week. “That’s fully supported. There are also plenty of training opportunities and courses. If you’re proactive, there are countless possibilities.” There is also room to contribute to society. Through the Deloitte Impact Foundation, employees can spend one percent of their working time on social initiatives. “For example, we organised
Why choose Finance Transformation?
For anyone considering applying to the team, Hidde and Linde have a clear message. “If you’re curious and want to learn how finance really works within organisations, this is the right place”, says Hidde. Linde adds: “And if you want to help organisations deal with risk in a world that’s constantly changing, this is an incredibly interesting place to work. You learn a lot, take on responsibility early and become part of a close-knit team.”
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