Business and Financial Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

Swank Motion Pictures; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Remote Fridays option

Job summary

Swank Motion Pictures is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern for Summer 2027 to rotate between Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, gaining hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle.

You will work with experienced professionals to develop practical skills in financial processes, internal controls, and reporting, delivering a summer project with key insights to department leaders.

Qualifications

• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working with numbers and solving business problems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective communicators who enjoy collaborating with others.
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative on projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing financial, sales, and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
• Support pricing and profitability analysis to better understand revenue drivers.
• Help prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business leaders.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to evaluate campaign performance and customer trends.
• Conduct market and competitive research to support strategic initiatives.
• Learn to build and maintain Excel-based financial models and analytical tools.
• Assist with data validation and reporting accuracy through root-cause analysis.
• Present your summer project and key findings to department leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Financial modeling interest

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree

GPA 3.0+

Junior standing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Swank Motion Pictures is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our Finance team for Summer 2027. This internship is designed for a rising Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment.

Throughout the summer, the intern will rotate between the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, gaining exposure to the full accounting cycle while learning how financial transactions support business operations. Working alongside experienced accounting professionals, the intern will develop practical skills in financial processes, internal controls, customer and vendor interactions, and reporting while contributing to meaningful projects that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing financial, sales, and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
• Support pricing and profitability analysis to better understand revenue drivers.
• Help prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business leaders.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to evaluate campaign performance and customer trends.
• Conduct market and competitive research to support strategic initiatives.
• Learn to build and maintain Excel-based financial models and analytical tools.
• Assist with data validation and reporting accuracy through root-cause analysis.
• Present your summer project and key findings to department leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working with numbers and solving business problems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective communicators who enjoy collaborating with others.
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative on projects.

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, PivotTables, charts; exposure to Power Query or Power Pivot is a plus).
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in financial modeling, business analytics, or corporate strategy.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
• Current Junior status student

Benefits

• Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
• Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored trainings
• Hybrid work schedule with on-site work Monday through Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays, subject to change based on evolving business needs and priorities
• Formalized internship with Manager and Mentor guidance
• EOE, including disability/vets