Data & Finance Intern, Finance (Governance & Technology) - Jan - Jun 2027

Introduction

The Governance and Technology team serves as a key pillar within the Financial Management (FM) function, dedicated to building a secure, efficient, and compliant environment through integrated platforms, robust Data Governance, and scalable analytics capabilities. We manage the ongoing operations of Workday Finance with our technology and business partners, including system design and configuration, security and access controls, compliance, and new feature enablement. In parallel, we are driving the adoption of Snowflake as FM’s central data hub, developing proof-of-concepts (POCs) and scalable solutions to unlock data-driven insights and automation. By working closely with internal teams and external service providers, we continuously drive process improvements and automation to elevate operational excellence.

As a Project Intern in the G&T team, you will help drive project implementations that deliver technology, process, and data solutions to strengthen governance and enable operation excellence within FM, with opportunities to support initiatives on finance data using Snowflake and related analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

• Use research and data analysis to support process design and optimization.
• Identify opportunities for automation within Financial Management (FM).
• Evaluate technology solutions for relevance and technical fit for business needs, recommending suitable tools for adoption or proof-of-concept trials.

Digital Solutions & Data Management

• Support the implementation of digital solutions and system integrations.
• Contribute to solution design, testing, and validation.
• Build Workday applications to enhance user experience and improve business processes.
• Monitor data quality during ingestion into the Data Lake/Snowflake.

AI-Driven Data Analytics & Visualization

• Design and prototype AI/ML use cases to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Apply data analytics and AI-enabled insights to generate actionable recommendations.
• Develop dashboards/applications to visualize data-driven insights and support decision-making.

Requirements

• Good analytical skills and details oriented 
• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or similar discipline
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Snowflake, Streamlit, Tableau, and/or similar analytics and dashboarding tools
• Exposure to the following will be a plus:
  • Unstructured data and database management
  • System integration
  • AI workflow automation
  • Web scraping
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Strong co-ordination and organization skills
• Highly professional and discreet, able to maintain confidentiality on projects and data

Interpersonal Skills

• A collaborative team player with pleasant disposition.
• Ability to work well with people within and outside the team, and across the organizational hierarchy. Willing to lend a hand in helping fellow teammates where required.
• A self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Curiosity with the interest and willingness to learn.
• Diligent and take ownership of the team’s projects and responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Real-World Experience:  Work on real projects with direct exposure to how finance, technology, and data shape key decisions.
• Learning and Growth: Gain hands-on experience with Snowflake, Streamlit, AI/ML use cases, and data analytics, while learning from experienced professionals across finance, technology, and data domains.
• Innovation and Experimentation: Contribute to POCs, AI-enabled analytics and digital solutions that drive automation, process optimisation and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, diverse and inclusive environment where interns are encouraged to share ideas and given opportunities to own meaningful work.
• Future Readiness: Build skills in data, AI, and digital transformation that are highly relevant for future roles in technology, analytics, finance and beyond.