Access to Energy Business & Financial Analyst Intern

ACCA Careers; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric's Access to Energy Business Development Intern role offers hands-on experience in expanding energy access across Africa and emerging markets. You'll join a global team in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, and contribute to market analysis, partnerships, and business cases.

The program combines learning paths, mentorship, and exposure to strategic initiatives in energy access and rural electrification.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Able to conduct structured market research and present clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new business opportunities in Africa and other emerging markets.
• Conduct market, competitor and ecosystem analysis related to decentralized energy solutions.
• Support qualification and follow-up of the commercial opportunity pipeline, including market potential and stakeholder mapping.
• Map potential customers, partners, NGOs, development agencies, financial institutions and energy developers; contribute to partnerships strategies.
• Contribute to business cases, customer presentations, strategic analyses and management reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives and projects related to energy access and rural electrification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communications

Market research

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Economics/Finance/Strategy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our Student Empowerment Program as an Access to Energy Business Development Intern!

Join Schneider Electric's Access to Energy Business Development team and gain hands‑on experience contributing to projects aimed at expanding access to reliable, affordable and sustainable energy in emerging markets. This internship offers exposure to real business opportunities across Africa and other emerging markets, combining business development, market analysis, sustainability and international development.

What is the added value of our internship program?

• Be part of the Student Empowerment community: Enjoy a meaningful and connected ex‑perience, guided by a dedicated Program Leader and Business Mentor.
• With us, learn every day: Follow a dedicated learning path combining business exposure with soft skills development.
• Evolve in the BeNe cluster: Enhance collaboration and build a strong professional net‑work in an international environment.

Where?

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Duration?

To be confirmed based on your school requirements.

Your mission?

As an Access to Energy Business Development Intern, you will:

• Support the Access to Energy Business Development team in identifying and assessing new business opportunities, particularly in Africa and other emerging markets.
• Conduct market, competitor and ecosystem analysis related to decentralized energy solutions, solar home systems, mini‑grids and productive‑use applications.
• Support the qualification and follow‑up of the commercial opportunity pipeline, including market potential, customer needs, project stakeholders and potential business models.
• Research and map potential customers, partners, NGOs, development agencies, financial institutions and energy developers, and contribute to partnership strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of business cases, customer presentations, strategic analyses and management reporting supporting Access to Energy priorities.
• Support selected strategic initiatives and projects, including programs linked to energy access, rural electrification and international development.

Our Ideal Candidate Is

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, International Business, Finance, Strategy, Energy, Sustainability or a related field.
• A background combining economics or business analysis with an interest in sustainability and international development would be particularly relevant.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an interest in business development, strategy and international markets.
• Able to conduct structured market research and turn information into clear business recommendations.
• A good understanding of, or strong interest in, energy, sustainability, emerging markets and international development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to structure data and create management‑level presentations.
• A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi‑cultural and international environment.
• Proactive, autonomous and curious, with the ability to work on several topics simultane‑ously.
• Fluent in English, with professional working proficiency in both written and spoken communication.
• French is beneficial but not mandatory, particularly for projects and customers in French‑speaking Africa. Additional languages relevant to emerging markets are an advantage.

The recruitment process

• An initial conversation with a recruiter
• A follow‑up interview with your internship supervisor

Ready to take the next step?

At Schneider Electric, we believe in fostering a culture of growth and innovation. When you join us, you become part of a supportive and collaborative team that encourages your professional development.

We provide comprehensive training and mentoring to help you succeed in your role. If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey and make a real impact,

What's in it for me?

• Practical experience contributing to real campaigns that impact business outcomes
• Mentorship from marketing professionals who are committed to helping you succeed
• Insight into the full marketing process - from strategy and research to execution and measurement
• A welcoming, inclusive team that values your ideas and encourages you to contribute
• A strong foundation and network to launch your marketing career with confidence

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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