Finance Internship, Summer 2027

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock invites ambitious students to join the Summer 2027 Finance Internship. This program offers hands-on experience in our Corporate Finance group, exposing you to budgeting, forecasting, ROI analyses, and strategic financial initiatives at a global packaging leader.

Interns work with finance professionals, participate in professional development, site visits, and an intern summit with senior leaders. High performers may join our Finance Leadership Program for future advancement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred.
• Strong interest in corporate finance and future leadership opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly Board presentations and supporting materials with insights for leadership.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by tracking performance and providing insights.
• Collaborate with pricing and commercial finance teams on pricing impacts.
• Build financial models and ROI analyses for strategic projects.
• Analyze financial performance across mills, plants, customers and regions.
• Participate in month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Develop DCF models for capex decisions.
• Improve reporting processes and data accuracy across the organization.
• Produce monthly/quarterly EBITDA bridges and recommendations.
• Lead independent projects and contribute to business priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership potential

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Finance Internship, Summer 2027

Career Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions with more than $20 billion in annual revenue, is seeking ambitious and analytical students to join our Summer 2027 Finance Internship Program. This immersive internship offers hands‑on experience within our Corporate Finance organization, providing exposure to strategic decision‑making and key financial initiatives that support one of the world's largest packaging companies. Interns will work directly with finance professionals and business leaders, gaining valuable experience in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, investment evaluation, and operational finance.

Throughout the program, interns will participate in professional development training, networking events, site visits, social activities, and a company‑wide intern summit featuring senior leadership engagement and community service projects. High‑performing interns may be considered for our highly regarded Finance Leadership Program, a two‑year rotational development program designed to accelerate future finance leaders within Smurfit Westrock.

Your Impact As a Finance Intern

• Partner with finance leaders to prepare quarterly Board presentations and supporting materials, including opportunities to present insights to leadership.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by tracking performance and providing analytical insights to guide operational and capital spending decisions.
• Collaborate with pricing and commercial finance teams to evaluate the financial impact of pricing strategies and revenue initiatives.
• Build financial models and conduct return‑on‑investment analyses for strategic business projects.
• Analyze financial performance across mills, plants, customers, products, and regions to identify trends and explain variances against budget and forecast.
• Participate in month‑end close activities, financial reporting processes, inventory reviews, and income statements, and balance sheet analysis.
• Develop discounted cash flow (DCF) models to support capital expenditure and strategic investment decisions.
• Improve reporting processes and enhance financial databases to drive consistency, efficiency, and data accuracy across the organization.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and create meaningful reporting and recommendations for finance leadership and senior management.
• Create monthly and quarterly EBITDA bridges to explain business performance drivers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead independent projects and contribute to key business priorities throughout the internship.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking students who are passionate about finance, eager to learn, and excited to make an impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred.
• Strong interest in corporate finance and future leadership opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Willingness to work in and travel to manufacturing and production environments as needed.

Why Smurfit Westrock?

At Smurfit Westrock, you'll gain real‑world experience, work alongside industry leaders, and contribute to meaningful business initiatives. This internship is designed to help you develop the technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed for long‑term success in corporate finance. Build your future with a company that invests in your growth.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.