Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

COUNTRY Financial; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington, IL invites applicants for a finance internship to support the Financial Services and FP&A teams with budget, forecast, and ad hoc requests.

You will learn about COUNTRY's insurance business, research competitors for insights, and gain experience in financial modeling and corporate reporting while collaborating with leaders and peers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Interest in Finance career paths - specifically Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial modeling
• Reporting and analysis
• Variance analysis
• Preparing narratives describing changes and drivers in financials
• Budgeting
• Ad hoc data analysis
• Cost-benefit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget, forecast and ad hoc requests.
• Learn COUNTRY's insurance business and research competitors for insights.
• Support financial modeling and corporate reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with finance partners and interns on project work.
• Present observations and narratives describing financial changes and drivers.

Skills

Financial modeling

Reporting and analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Ad hoc data analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Finance career path interest

Education

Pursuing a degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We're excited you're interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About the role

This internship will work closely with the Financial Services and PC FP&A teams. They will help with budget, forecast and adhoc requests from our business partners. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated with a curious mindset and an interest in gaining knowledge and experience within the Finance field, modeling and analysis.

This intern will be learning about COUNTRY's insurance business and researching our competitors to find insights into what our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks are. Financial modeling and corporate reporting would be helpful but not necessary background.

Application Timeline:
We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid-September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid-October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available.

How does this role make an impact?

\"Test drive\" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Interest in Finance career paths - specifically Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial modeling
• Reporting and analysis
• Variance analysis
• Preparing narratives to describe the positive and negative changes in financials and the drivers associated with these changes
• Budgeting
• Ad hoc data analysis
• Cost-benefit analysis.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We're a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won't get lost in the shuffle. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.