Finance-Business Process Automation Undergraduate Intern Program - Summer 2027

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Undergraduate Intern for Finance-Business Process Automation to gain hands-on experience with VBA macros, RPA, and financial operations. You will document processes and contribute to improvements across the finance function.

The role emphasizes collaboration with department managers, completing assigned projects, and building relationships throughout NMH. Start date is May or June 2027, with a focus on professional growth and adherence to ethics.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with business or computer science major.
• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Responsibilities

• Uphold NMH mission, standards and values within internship duties.
• Develop working knowledge of VBA Macros, RPA and financial operations to support projects.
• Document processes and suggest improvements to workflows and controls.
• Identify issues and work with staff to resolve them across the organization.
• Engage with managers and staff to ensure smooth transition of work at internship end.

Skills

VBA Macros

RPA

Financial operations

Education

Undergraduate program in business or computer science

Tools

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

VBA Macro

Job description

Description

Finance-Business Process Automation Undergraduate Intern reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• The Undergraduate Intern's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Uphold the mission, standards and values of NMH.
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks as assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of VBA Macros, RPA and financial operations to a degree that allows successful completion of projects supporting a variety of financial operations.
• Involvement in documenting processes and providing recommendations for improvement of processes.
• Initiative for identifying and seeking resolution of potential issues.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Participation in activities designed for development of interns during their assignment at NMH.
• Full communication with department managers and staff in order to successfully transition work at close of internship.
• Additional duties, responsibilities and tasks will be outlined in an appended document to meet the needs of the individual and organization in each internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with business or computer science major

Preferred:

• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study

Application deadline: 11/29/26

Intern Program Start Date: May or June 2027

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

• Internship roles are not eligible for benefits