Finance Intern

As part of the comprehensive internship program, interns will participate in events which help them build a strong network within the SJI community and with fellow interns. Interns enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment throughout this 11-week summer program. The Ignite Internship Program also offers participants mentorship, educational seminars, volunteer opportunities, and visibility within the organization. The Finance Intern will support the Financial Planning & Analysis team with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, business analysis, and process improvement activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to corporate finance and an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional business environment while developing analytical, communication, and technical skills.

Essential Functions:

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including analysis of actual results compared with budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts, the annual budget, and long-term financial projections.
• Gather, organize, validate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources.
• Help build and maintain financial models, schedules, and management reporting materials.
• Perform research and ad hoc analysis to support data-driven business and financial decisions.
• Partner with FP&A team members and business stakeholders to understand performance drivers and communicate findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes through standardization, automation, and better use of data and tools.
• Prepare clear summaries, charts, and presentation materials for management review.
• Complete other finance and administrative assignments as needed.

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in FP&A, management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Develop an understanding of how financial and operational performance supports business decision-making.
• Build technical proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, data analysis, and executive-level presentation development.
• Work with finance professionals and cross-functional business partners in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Required Background:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with formulas, pivot tables, charts, or financial modeling is preferred.
  
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in finance, accounting, data analysis, or business is a plus, but not required.