About the role#
As a Strategic Finance Intern within the Office of the CFO, you will support teams that provide advisory services to mid-sized firms, Fortune 500 companies, and private equity clients. You will work on projects focused on financial performance, operational efficiency, and organizational strategy. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Chicago.
What you'll do#
- Build business partnerships through long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
- Create management reporting packages that track key performance indicators.
- Use data analytics and visualization tools to influence decision-making.
- Improve working capital and provide transparency into cash flow forecasting.
- Optimize finance and accounting processes and service delivery models.
- Assist with transaction readiness, liquidity events, and business integrations.
- Identify and apply artificial intelligence and automation to improve finance operations.
- Address audit committee and board concerns while managing enterprise risk.
- Assess finance organization strategies, operating models, and design.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills.
- Experience with AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Travel: Willingness to travel up to 80%.
- Compensation: $34 per hour.
- Sponsorship: This role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. and is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
About Ankura
Ankura is an independent global advisory firm founded in 2014. The firm provides consulting services to clients dealing with complex issues in finance, risk, and performance. It maintains offices in over 35 locations and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The company works across various sectors including healthcare, technology, and government.
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