Data Scientist to the AI& Data team in Helsinki

Accenture is looking for a Data Scientist for Accenture Strategy & Consulting – AI&Data practice in Helsinki.

Description Of The Role And Practice

Accenture Strategy & Consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they look to the future. Within AI & Data, we help our clients transform their business through data, analytics and AI. Besides strategic business advisory we are also the world’s largest team of data scientists, data engineers, and experts in machine learning and AI.

We believe a mix of data, analytics, automation, and responsible AI can do almost anything—spark digital metamorphoses, widen the range of what humans can do, and breathe life into smart products and services. Read more about the team here.

In your role you will:

Serve as a trusted consultant by integrating advanced analytics into business operations to address complex client challenges.

Develop and deploy tailored analytics solutions that generate actionable insights for a wide range of client needs.

Collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique business problems and deliver impactful data-driven recommendations.

Play a key role in transforming business strategies using data science expertise within Accenture’s AI & Data practice.

Bring detailed and comprehensive industry knowledge and experience to support delivery of client projects.

Job Requirements

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

MSc or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics)

Ability to translate analytics into business impact, prioritize use cases, and communicate insights clearly while collaborating with stakeholders.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data/AI tools (Databricks, Snowflake)

Proficiency in Python/R and SQL for data science tasks

Knowledge of data engineering basics, data modeling, and data management

Hands-on experience in data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and advanced analytics

Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) for interactive visualizations

Understanding of enterprise-level data and AI strategy

Excellent English communication skills; proficiency in a Nordic language is a plus

What we offer:

Great development opportunities to build your professional career based on your own aspirations, having support from your own mentor.

Access to comprehensive tools and frameworks supported by our global organization - including methodologies, knowledge databases, expert networks, and benchmarks

Early leadership roles with an overview of engagements and sub streams

Work alongside our clients in their organizations and drive comprehensive, meaningful, and transformative projects

Truly competitive salary terms, bonus program, health insurance and fringe benefits

Work-life balance: good arrangements to combine free time and family life with work. We offer active support for mental health.

Personal Mentor to guide your growth and career within Accenture´s global possibilities

Market-leading expertise and talented colleagues to work alongside

About Strategy & Consulting:

Through deep industry expertise, analytics and insights, we empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now and the unknown. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C-suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously identifying and investing in the new. Accenture Strategy & Consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.

Accenture Strategy & Consulting consists of a wide range of business functions and industry groups. Read more about our business functions and industries here.

Does this appeal to you?

Please apply and attach both your CV and application letter, preferably also your grade transcripts.

We review applications on an ongoing basis however you might experience some delays in feedback during the vacation period. We will continue reviewing applications first week of January.

For questions related to the role or team:

Antti Niku- AI & Data lead Finland- LinkedIn Profile

For questions related to the recruitment process:

Therese Bals, Recruiting Lead- [email protected]

To learn more about Accenture, please visit our website: https://www.accenture.com/fi-en/about/company/finland

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