Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

CCSI CC Services, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Case study competition

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Intern socials and lunches

Volunteer opportunities

401(k) with company match

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial invites interns to join our Corporate Finance team for hands-on budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis. You will learn about our insurance business, research competitors, and contribute to financial modeling and reporting projects under guidance from experienced leaders.

Ideal candidates are pursuing accounting or finance degrees, available late May–early August 2027, with a graduation date in 2027 or later, and an interest in FP&A and analysis paths.

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 – FP&A, financial modeling, reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, ad hoc data 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; background is helpful but not required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Reporting & analysis

Budgeting

Ad hoc data analysis

Education

Pursuing degree in accounting/finance

Job description

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.

From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits that help you achieve your professional goals:

• Mentorship program
• Case study competition
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Intern socials and lunches
• Volunteer opportunities
• Eligibility to make contributions to the 401(k) with company match
• Paid leave program

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.

Country Financial is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and our corporate internship program follows a hybrid schedule. If you're based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule – three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.