Finance Analyst Intern: Forecasting, Analytics & Reporting

Baxter Healthcare; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Cross-functional exposure

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Financial Analyst Intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting and finance. You will analyze monthly results, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and build financial models to influence strategic decisions.

Expect structured training and mentorship while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication as you contribute to month‑end close, reporting, and ad hoc projects within a

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field. Minimum GPA 3.0 required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a complex, team‑oriented environment.
• Detail and results oriented.
• Analytical skills with ability to contribute to accounting processes, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Robust technical proficiencies (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint), finance and accounting knowledge, and business acumen.
• Capable of handling several projects/tasks at once.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Detail Oriented.
• Technical and financial knowledge including internal control requirements and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of monthly and quarterly financial results and business drivers; preparation of critical financial reporting.
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Enablement of internal decision‑making and investment prioritization via financial models and analytics.
• Responsible for reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of month‑end close journal entries, and review of account trending.
• Contribution to ad hoc projects and specialized team functions.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Financial acumen

Forecasting

Time management

Attention to accuracy

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Minimum GPA 3.0

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Modeling

PowerPoint

Job description

Baxter is seeking a Financial Analyst Intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting and finance. You will analyze monthly results, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and build financial models to influence strategic decisions.

Expect structured training and mentorship while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication as you contribute to month‑end close, reporting, and ad hoc projects within a