Business Performance Improvement Intern

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti offers an internship program that invites recent graduates to work with clients across finance, operations, HR, and change management. You will gain experience across industries while developing technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.

Join Liftoff onboarding and The Intern Challenge experiential learning, collaborate on client engagements, and participate in internal initiatives. Hands-on training and access to leaders across the practice support your growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Project Management, Supply Chain or related business major.
• Authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be within one year of final graduation at internship time.
• Experience solving problems with AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot and GenAI.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and innovation to client engagements across industries.
• Technical proficiency aligned to the assigned capability area.
• Team player who can work independently with a creative and analytical mindset.
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback to strengthen performance.
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications and a strong academic background.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting and finance processes.
• Experience documenting findings and sharing recommendations.
• Entry-level knowledge of organizational operations processes and objectives.
• Must be 18 years of age and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Help clients in the areas of finance, operations, people, and change.
• Collaborate with Protiviti clients and teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to complex business problems.
• Gain experience across different industries and develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.
• Participate in Liftoff with Protiviti onboarding and The Intern Challenge experiential learning course.
• Work across various industries and engage in internal initiatives.
• Receive hands-on training and interact with leaders across the practice.
• Complete project experiences assigned by Talent Managers based on career growth, skills, and business needs.
• Apply finance performance management methodologies aligning people, processes, and technology to drive efficiency and transformation.
• Support financial reporting remediation and compliance, including monitoring accounting rules and addressing reporting challenges.
• Help organizations develop employee experiences, attract and retain talent, and enable sustained behavior changes.
• Support supply chain and operations improvements by reducing cost and risk, improving efficiency, and executing operations across business functions.
• Participate in committees, employee network groups, and social, civic, and networking activities.

Job description

• Help clients in the areas of finance, operations, people, and change
• Collaborate with Protiviti clients and teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to complex business problems
• Gain experience across different industries and develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities
• Participate in Liftoff with Protiviti onboarding and The Intern Challenge experiential learning course
• Work across various industries and engage in internal initiatives
• Receive hands‑on training and interact with leaders across the practice
• Complete project experiences assigned by Talent Managers based on career growth, skills, and business needs
• Apply finance performance management methodologies aligning people, processes, and technology to drive efficiency and transformation
• Support financial reporting remediation and compliance, including monitoring accounting rules and addressing reporting challenges
• Help organizations develop employee experiences, attract and retain talent, and enable sustained behavior changes
• Support supply chain and operations improvements by reducing cost and risk, improving efficiency, and executing operations across business functions
• Participate in committees, employee network groups, and social, civic, and networking activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Supply Chain, or other business majors
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be within one year of final graduation at the time of internship
• Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Copilot and GenAI
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
• Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area
• Works effectively in teams, as well as independently
• Creative and analytical approach
• Passion for evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
• Growth mindset and ability to contribute to meaningful outcomes
• Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
• Drive towards obtaining professional certifications and a strong academic background
• Foundation in accounting and finance processes and objectives
• Experience documenting findings and sharing recommendations
• Entry level knowledge of organizational operations processes and objectives
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of the internship
• Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Accounting and Finance processes, with the ability to apply finance performance management methodologies to drive efficiency and transformation. Possesses advanced communication skills and a growth mindset, enabling effective collaboration and problem-solving across various industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, or Supply Chain
• Experience with AI-Powered Productivity Tools
• Technical Proficiency in Finance Performance Management
• Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking and Innovation in Client Engagements

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Finance Performance Management
• Accounting Processes
• Financial Reporting Remediation
• Supply Chain Improvements
• Problem Solving
• Data Evaluation and Interpretation
• Organizational Operations Knowledge
• Project Management
• Compliance Monitoring
• Collaboration Tools

Soft Skills

• Creative Approach
• Analytical Thinking
• Team Collaboration
• Growth Mindset
• Feedback Seeking

Industry Keywords

• Finance
• Operations
• Human Resources
• Change Management
• Employee Experience
• Talent Retention
• Business Solutions
• Client Engagement
• Internship

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Copilot
• GenAI