Data Governance & Strategy Advisor

Accenture; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is looking for a Data Governance Advisor to join the AI & Data practice in Helsinki. Help clients define governance frameworks, ensure data quality, and align with regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate governance concepts into practical solutions and contribute to data strategy across analytics and AI initiatives, with global methodologies and mentorship available.

Qualifications

• A few years of experience in data governance, data strategy, or data consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-first mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; proficiency in Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement data governance frameworks and strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise clients on governance policies, standards, and operating models, including data ownership, stewardship, and accountability structures.
• Establish data quality management practices, including standards, controls, and monitoring across critical data domains.
• Lead the development of data policies, documentation, and metadata management, improving data discoverability, lineage, and consistency.
• Support risk, compliance, and data privacy initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating governance challenges into practical, business-driven solutions.
• Contribute to data strategy and transformation programmes, embedding governance across data, analytics and AI initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Finnish proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Accenture is looking for a Data Governance Advisor to join the AI & Data practice in Helsinki. Help clients define governance frameworks, ensure data quality, and align with regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate governance concepts into practical solutions and contribute to data strategy across analytics and AI initiatives, with global methodologies and mentorship available.