Finance Intern

Cox Automotive; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive is offering a Financial Analyst Intern position in the USA with hybrid work options. The role focuses on turning data into actionable financial insights, supporting reporting, forecasting, and KPI tracking while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, growth, and exposure to analytics professionals within the business. The program targets students pursuing a BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Data Analytics, with strong Excel

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) required; SQL preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity for data trends.
• Basic AI literacy and ability to use AI tools for reporting and analysis.

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 KPIs.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline reporting and surface insights faster.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Network with peers and professionals across the industry.

Tools

SQL

Excel

Claude

Copilot

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern - Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Financial Analyst Intern

In today's data-driven financial landscape, the ability to turn numbers into actionable insights is more critical than ever. At Cox Automotive, our finance teams play a vital role in shaping the business decisions that drive our vision of transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses vehicles.

If you're passionate about financial analysis, love digging into data, and want to gain real-world experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - this Financial Analyst Intern role could be the opportunity for you!

What's In It For You?

• We value your time and potential. At NextGear, you’ll be exposed to meaningful, challenging work that makes a real impact.
• You won't be figuring things out alone. You'll have a team of supporters - plus an assigned program mentor - to guide you, share their expertise and cheer you on.
• You’ll experience real accountability that sharpens your professional skills and builds your confidence.
• You’ll expand your network through exposure to finance and analytics professionals across the business.
• You’ll help us build a bold, sustainable and inclusive future.

What You’ll Do

• 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 - including Claude, Copilot and others - 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.

What Will Make You Successful

You're ready to learn, grow and make your mark. You're excited to join a company that gives you a voice, supports your development and respects your time and talent. You have the following skills and 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.
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative and asking for clarification when needed.
• Adaptable and curious, with a willingness to adopt new tools and approaches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• US work authorization (sponsorship is not available for this program).

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

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