Finance Transformation Intern: Shape Modern Finance Ops

Grant Thornton (US); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

72 hours paid sick leave

Paid firm holidays

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Finance Transformation Intern to assist with business process analysis, requirements, and remediation efforts across finance and operations. You’ll support cost analysis, reporting, and change management to help clients achieve transformation.

From day one you’ll collaborate with Finance Transformation colleagues to design improvements in processes and reporting, aiming for sustainable models that meet client needs and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Experience in data analysis, including the ability to interpret complex financial datasets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Ability to analyze and improve financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
• Basic understanding of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, FP&A & Financial Benchmarking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Positive mindset for learning new concepts.
• Ability to travel to various client sites as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assess client finance operations and processes to identify transformation opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Support project teams in helping clients work toward their long-term business goals and strategic priorities.
• Assist with analyzing client challenges and contribute to the development of effective solutions.
• Participate in client meetings and support day-to-day project activities and client communications.
• Collaborate with Grant Thornton team members to help identify and address client questions, issues, and needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients while contributing to high-quality client service.
• Effectively manage assigned responsibilities and project deliverables while meeting internship expectations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Finance transformation

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems, or related fields

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Finance Transformation Intern to assist with business process analysis, requirements, and remediation efforts across finance and operations. You’ll support cost analysis, reporting, and change management to help clients achieve transformation.

From day one you’ll collaborate with Finance Transformation colleagues to design improvements in processes and reporting, aiming for sustainable models that meet client needs and compliance standards.