Boomerang story: “Leaving showed me how unique TriFinance really is.”

The early years: growing, mentoring, and celebrating together

Frederik’s journey began with the Young Hub Program, TriFinance’s 1.5‑year traineeship designed to accelerate both personal and professional growth.

His first week was an intense but energizing onboarding: consulting skills, domain‑specific training, and a personal ambition plan that built the direction of his first projects. “It immediately felt tailored,” he recalls. “Not a one‑size‑fits-all program, but something built around who you are and where you want to go.”

From there, the real work started.

Through a series of hands‑on projects in controlling, he quickly became familiar with the principles of finance and operations. Regular check‑ins helped him track his growth, refine his ambitions, and build confidence as a consultant.

“Every path is different at TriFinance,” he says. “I went straight into controlling without doing AP or GL first. That freedom to shape your own trajectory is rare.”

Alongside the learning curve came unforgettable moments, like the TriFinance 20‑year anniversary celebration in Amsterdam, a milestone that strengthened his sense of belonging.

But the most meaningful chapter of his early years began in 2019, when he became a Mentor. He loved helping consultants grow, encouraging them to ask questions, and offering transparent guidance that could spark a mindset shift.

“Sharing knowledge while still being active in the field, that combination really energized me.”

Stepping away: a personal chapter

In 2024, life took a different turn. Frederik and his wife were going through a challenging period while trying to build a family. He wanted stability, a fixed position closer to home. When an opportunity at BMW appeared, he took it.

He hoped to find another people‑centered environment, one where informal learning and growth were part of the culture. But reality turned out differently.

“Hierarchy was everything. You learn your job, you do your job, and that’s it. No real development path like at TriFinance.”

The pull back: “My story at TriFinance wasn’t finished.”

Only a few months into his new role, Frederik felt it: a quiet but persistent pull back to TriFinance. “My current job was: do your job, close your laptop, and you’re done. I missed the energy, the conversations, the learning, and the impact.”

A trip to New Zealand became the turning point. “Being far away gave me the space to reflect. Holidays are good for that. I realized what kind of environment I wanted to work in, and what I had lost.” By February 2026, he knew the answer. It was time to come back at triFinance.

When Frederik reached out, his former manager and Business Unit Leader Sophie Dubois didn’t hesitate.

“For me, his departure never felt like a final goodbye,” she says. “Frederik is deeply engaged: he trains others, mentors consultants, brings ideas and actually implements them. When he said he wanted to return, it was an immediate yes.”

The team’s reaction? A wave of enthusiastic messages. For Sophie, Frederik’s return is more than a personal story, it’s a cultural signal.

“It confirms that we’re doing something right. Not just the fun things, but the collective mindset. We make work enjoyable again. We create belonging. And that gives people intrinsic motivation.”

Frederik returns with new perspectives and a renewed appreciation for what TriFinance offers.

“Proposing ideas and being heard… I took that for granted. At BMW, I realized those are gifts. TriFinance’s way of working shaped me into the professional I am today.”