Finance Transformation Intern — AI-Driven Consulting

IBM; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Consulting FutureNow Center intern position offers hands-on experience solving real business and technology challenges for clients worldwide. You will gain technical and professional skills in a collaborative, team-based environment and contribute to meaningful projects while learning during this internship.

This role focuses on finance transformation, supporting financial operations, reporting, process optimization, and digital transformation across industries.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of financial concepts, business operations, accounting principles, or business performance management.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and solve problems using a structured approach.
• Exposure to data analysis, reporting, business processes, or finance-related projects through coursework, student organizations, case competitions, or internships.
• Understanding of how technology, automation, data, and Artificial Intelligence can support business transformation and improve financial outcomes.
• Interest in consulting, business strategy, financial operations, and digital transformation.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and a desire to continuously learn and grow throughout your career.

Responsibilities

• As a Business Transformation Consultant Intern at IBM, you'll help organizations modernize financial processes, improve operational performance, and drive business transformation through technology, data, and innovation.
• As part of our Finance Transformation practice, you'll support initiatives focused on financial operations, business performance, reporting, process optimization, and digital transformation.
• No two projects are exactly alike—you could support clients across healthcare, financial services, public sector, retail, industrial, manufacturing, and more.
• Work side-by-side with experienced consultants, finance professionals, and technology specialists to solve real business challenges. Through mentorship, structured learning, and hands-on project experience, you'll build valuable consulting, business, and technology skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Finance knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Business Intelligence

Job description

IBM Consulting FutureNow Center intern position offers hands-on experience solving real business and technology challenges for clients worldwide. You will gain technical and professional skills in a collaborative, team-based environment and contribute to meaningful projects while learning during this internship.

This role focuses on finance transformation, supporting financial operations, reporting, process optimization, and digital transformation across industries.