Finance Analytics Intern: Forecasting & Insights

Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Cox Automotive’s NextGear Capital internship program offers hands-on experience analyzing financial data, building forecasting models, and preparing reports. You will gain exposure to AI tools and collaborate with finance and analytics professionals across the business.

The program emphasizes real accountability, mentorship, and opportunities to build skills in a supportive environment, with a clear path toward potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) is required and SQL is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with a natural curiosity for exploring data and uncovering trends.
• Demonstrated basic AI literacy and ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate tasks such as reporting, data validation and analysis.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize and analyze financial data to deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Support the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist in building and maintaining financial forecasting models and tracking key performance indicators.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline reporting, automate repetitive tasks and surface insights faster.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Network with peers and professionals across the industry.

Skills

Excel

SQL

AI literacy

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Office Suite

Education

BA/BS in Finance or related

Tools

Claude

Copilot

Job description

Cox Automotive’s NextGear Capital internship program offers hands-on experience analyzing financial data, building forecasting models, and preparing reports. You will gain exposure to AI tools and collaborate with finance and analytics professionals across the business.

The program emphasizes real accountability, mentorship, and opportunities to build skills in a supportive environment, with a clear path toward potential full-time opportunities after graduation.