Finance & AI Intern_ML13

Job Description

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 and CFOs across 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 internal innovation proposition development for clients and client-facing support.

This internship is designed for a student who is interested in the intersection of finance and AI/technology, and in 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 consists of approximately 80 colleagues in the Netherlands. The team supports CFOs in reinventing their finance responsibilities by combining finance expertise with data, technology and AI to help them move from 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 ecosystem partners such as SAP, Oracle and Workday to understand their AI developments and how these can best be incorporated into day-to-day service for 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
• Support the organization of hackathons to discover new solutions and 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.

You will gain:

• Understanding how Accenture works, its way of working and how it develops solutions for clients
• Hands-on exposure to finance strategy and transformation agendas, 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 successfully completing your internship