Finance & AI Intern_ML13

The work Are you excited about the impact AI - has a nd will have on how we support o ur clients in the Fi nance dom ain? Join the Accenture Finance AI focus group and help translate emerging technologies into practical solutions for our clients / CFOs acr oss all t he large com p anies i n The Netherlands . As an intern, you will have t he oppo rtunity to work with Finance experts and AI specialists from our Data & AI team t o reinvent the future of Finance. Your work will span from internal innovation proposition development for our clients , and client-facing supp ort . This internship is designed for a student who is interested in the intersection of finance and AI /t echnology ; under standing the application of AI across all facets of the f inance domain . Y our Colleag ues The AI focus group is part of the Finance team which is app. 80 colleagues in t he Ne therlands . We supp ort CFOs to reinvent t heir f inance re sponsi bilit ies by combining f inance expertise with data, technology and AI , to help them move from t heir strategic ambition s to implementation and measurable value. Our focus includes : Designing the AI driven CFO organization, AI-enabled f inance processes , operating models and technology landscapes Analytics for planning, forecasting , reporting and performance improvement AI upskilling, innovation, thought leadership and client demonstrations Wo rking wit h our e co system part ners , such as SAP , Or acle and Workday, to underst and their AI de velopme nts and how we can b est incor porate t hem into our day-t o -day service towa rds our clients . What you will do Your activities will depend on your interest s 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 h ackathons 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 technolog ies to Finance processes, people and strategic priorities, while developing a realistic view of Finance Strategy & AI Transformation consulting at Accenture. You will gain: Understanding how Accenture works, it’s way of working and developing solutions for its clients Hands-on e xposure and e xperience to f inance 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 learning s, 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 student s motivated by Finance, consulting and emerging technolog ies 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. Application Please apply through the official Accenture application process and include : Your CV. A motivation letter explaining your interest in Finance, AI and this internship. Your academic transcript s. Your preferred start date, availability and internship duration. 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, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.