Academy for Finance: Digital Finance AssociateVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, economics, accounting, or with another finance focus, with at least some working experience (e.g. internship) in a finance department.
• Proficiency in data analytics and an ability to interpret financial data with insights and creative thinking to support strategic decision-making.
• Comfort with data visualization, dashboards, and automated reporting with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of coding and programming (e.g. Python, C++, JavaScript).
• Hackathon and/or project experience.
• Experience in vibe coding and API connecting knowledge are a plus.
• Understanding of AI and agentic AI with a strong AI adoption mindset – our industry and our customers are undergoing rapid digital transformation.
• A curious, adaptable, and agile professional who is an open-minded team player.
• Excellent and effective English communication skills.

What you’ll do

• As a Digital Finance Associate in the rotational program, you will experience four rotations in different areas such as: A Global Finance center of excellence organization; The Global Commercial Finance organization that works directly with our sales organization; Citizen Development, Process, or Product Management to gain a better business understanding of what changes could improve processes, and gain experience in the implementation of changes. Project – business case realization with measurable results. Please note that departments can vary from Associate to Associate.

About the position

The Academy for Finance is a 20-month program with international virtual rotations, designed for high-performing graduates or young professionals with up to three years of work experience. Our employees of the future will blend deep finance expertise with advanced technical fluency and a strong AI adoption mindset – our rotational program welcomes candidates with an understanding of finance topics, AI and data analytics.

Benefits

• Work for the market leader in enterprise application software and be part of a company that values curiosity, flexibility, learning agility, and diversity.
• Expand your network and gain necessary skills to succeed in finance in the AI age.
• Immediate participation as a functioning team member and engagement with different teams inside and outside the GFA board area while progressing through four different rotations.
• On-the-job training supported by experienced high-level managers and colleagues in an international, collaborative environment.
• Formal learning and development opportunities to gain a combination of foundational hard skills and soft skills, in addition to job-specific skills.
• The Academy for Finance is part of SAP Next Gen – our global experience for students, recent graduates, and early career professionals. Being a part of SAP Next Gen provides a supportive community, tailored development, and the ability to be involved in high-impact projects.