Finance & AI Intern_ML13 | Amsterdam, NL

Accenture; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 4,500 - 7,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Laptop provided

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Accenture offers a Finance AI internship in the Netherlands. You will join the Finance AI focus group and collaborate with Finance experts and AI specialists from our Data & AI team to translate emerging technologies into practical solutions for CFOs across large Dutch companies.

Your activities will adapt to your interests and the team's priorities. The internship provides hands-on experience at the intersection of finance and AI, including internal innovation proposition development for

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master's program at a Dutch university for the full internship period.
• Studying Econometrics, AI, Data Science, Business Analytics, Quantitative Finance, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Interested in how Finance functions operate and how AI, analytics and automation can improve them.
• Comfortable with data, structured analysis and complex problem-solving.
• Proactive, hands-on and able to work independently in ambiguous situations.
• Able to communicate complex findings as concise, structured recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Finance processes, pain points and AI use cases across value, feasibility, data, risk and adoption considerations.
• Research AI, automation and analytics trends for the Office of the CFO and translate insights into practical Finance opportunities.
• Map AI solutions to Finance capabilities such as FP&A, Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Treasury, Tax and Reporting.
• Support client-facing deliverables, including market analyses, process assessments, and executive presentations.
• Contribute to AI upskilling through workshops and knowledge sharing within the Finance community.
• Supporting the organization of hackathons to discover new solutions/ use cases.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Curious

Proactive

Structured communication

Education

Master's student

Job description

Finance & AI Intern_ML13

The work

Are you excited about the impact AI- has and will have on how we support our clients in the Finance domain? Join the Accenture Finance AI focus group and help translate emerging technologies into practical solutions for our clients/ CFOs across all the large companies in The Netherlands. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work with Finance experts and AI specialists from our Data & AI team to reinvent the future of Finance. Your work will span from internal innovation proposition development for our clients, and client-facing support. This internship is designed for a student who is interested in the intersection of finance and AI/technology; understanding the application of AI across all facets of the finance domain.

Your Colleagues

The AI focus group is part of the Finance team which is app. 80 colleagues in the Netherlands. We support CFOs to reinvent their finance responsibilities by combining finance expertise with data, technology and AI, to help them move from their strategic ambitions to implementation and measurable value.

Our focus includes:

• Designing the AI driven CFO organization, AI-enabled finance processes, operating models and technology landscapes
• Analytics for planning, forecasting, reporting and performance improvement
• AI upskilling, innovation, thought leadership and client demonstrations
• Working with our ecosystem partners, such as SAP, Oracle and Workday, to understand their AI developments and how we can best incorporate them into our day-to-day service towards our clients.

What you will do

Your activities will depend on your interests and strengths, the team's priorities and the internship period. Examples include:

• Analyze Finance processes, pain points and AI use cases across value, feasibility, data, risk and adoption considerations.
• Research AI, automation and analytics trends for the Office of the CFO and translate insights into practical Finance opportunities.
• Map AI solutions to Finance capabilities such as FP&A, Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Treasury, Tax and Reporting.
• Support client-facing deliverables, including market analyses, process assessments, and executive presentations.
• Contribute to AI upskilling through workshops and knowledge sharing within the Finance community.
• Supporting the organization of hackathons to discover new solutions/ use cases.

What you will gain

You will gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-evolving areas in the market: applying AI within the Finance function. You will help connect emerging technologies to Finance processes, people and strategic priorities, while developing a realistic view of Finance Strategy & AI Transformation consulting at Accenture.

• Understanding how Accenture works, it's way of working and developing solutions for its clients
• Hands-on exposure and experience to finance strategy & transformation agenda's, data, AI and other emerging technologies.
• Opportunity to grow your knowledge of AI and its impact on the Finance Agenda.
• Guidance from experienced colleagues, to help you grow in your professional career.
• Access to Accenture learnings, resources, workshops, networking events, and the internship community.
• A collaborative hybrid working environment, internship allowance, laptop and applicable benefits in line with Accenture Netherlands policy.
• Opportunity to apply for an Analyst role after your internship has successfully been completed.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for curious, analytically strong master's students motivated by Finance, consulting and emerging technologies

You are:

• Enrolled in a master's program at a Dutch university for the full internship period.
• Studying Econometrics, AI, Data Science, Business Analytics, Quantitative Finance, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Interested in how Finance functions operate and how AI, analytics and automation can improve them.
• Comfortable with data, structured analysis and complex problem-solving.
• Proactive, hands-on and able to work independently in ambiguous situations.
• Able to communicate complex findings as concise, structured recommendations.

Bonus points if you have:

• Hands-on experience with AI tooling and agent-building platforms.
• Relevant coursework or practical experience in corporate Finance, M&A, accounting, controlling, financial planning or performance management.
• Previous internship experience
• Experience developing a proof-of-concept, dashboard, data product or other tangible analytical deliverable.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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