Hybrid Finance Internship — Real-World Projects

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Grainger's Finance Internship in Lake Forest, IL offers a full-time, paid 10-week program designed to provide practical corporate finance experience. Interns may rotate through Finance Operations, Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and more, with mentorship and leadership exposure.

You will engage in onboarding, development sessions and real projects, gaining broad exposure to finance functions and analytics using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, R, SAP ERP, and planning software.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to summarize data into insights and inform decisions.
• Knowledge of database structures for financial modeling.
• Familiar with diverse digital/software tools and flexible learning.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage workload.
• Experience with agile methodologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of AI tools used in finance workflows.
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in corporate finance projects from start to finish.
• Contribute to pricing and discount strategy analysis.
• Help automate internal processes and cost-structure improvements.
• Gain exposure to various finance areas through hands-on projects.
• Collaborate with senior leaders during onboarding and development sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Database structures

Digital tools

Deadline management

Agile methodology

AI tools

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in business or STEM

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

SAP ERP

R

Financial planning software

Job description

Grainger's Finance Internship in Lake Forest, IL offers a full-time, paid 10-week program designed to provide practical corporate finance experience. Interns may rotate through Finance Operations, Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and more, with mentorship and leadership exposure.

You will engage in onboarding, development sessions and real projects, gaining broad exposure to finance functions and analytics using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, R, SAP ERP, and planning software.