Intern - Financial Analyst

Acxiom; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acxiom is offering a high-potential FP&A internship located on-site in Conway, Arkansas. You will learn budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting while supporting the FP&A team with financial analysis and model updates.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and gain real-world experience in corporate finance. This internship serves as a feeder into Acxiom's early-career finance pipeline, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in corporate finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic analysis).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support the FP&A team with financial reporting, analysis, and variance explanations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, including data gathering and model updates.
• Build and maintain Excel-based models, reports, and dashboards.
• Help prepare materials for monthly and quarterly management reviews.
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and key business drivers.
• Collaborate with Accounting and cross-functional teams to understand financial results.
• Take initiative on ad hoc analyses, special projects, and process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.

Internship details

• The internship will begin January 11th, 2027
• 20-29 hours/week work dedication during the semester
• This intern is expected to work On-site in Conway, AR.
• Anticipated graduation date between May 2027 - December 2027
• Applicants for this internship position with Acxiom in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Acxiom (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (CPT/OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status

Acxiom is seeking a high-potential FP&A Intern who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is interested in launching a career in corporate finance. This internship is designed as a feeder role into Acxiom's early-career finance pipeline, providing meaningful, hands-on exposure to financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.

You’ll work alongside experienced FP&A professionals and gain real-world experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and executive reporting within a U.S.-based organization that collaborates with global teams.

What You’ll Do

• Support the FP&A team with financial reporting, analysis, and variance explanations
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, including data gathering and model updates
• Build and maintain Excel-based models, reports, and dashboards
• Help prepare materials for monthly and quarterly management reviews
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, and key business drivers
• Collaborate with Accounting and cross-functional teams to understand financial results
• Take initiative on ad hoc analyses, special projects, and process improvement opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in corporate finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic analysis)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in the United States for the duration of the internship

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Curious, analytical, and eager to understand the story behind the numbers
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career in finance or FP&A

What Sets Successful Acxiom Interns Apart

• Take initiative and look for ways to add value beyond assigned tasks
• Ask thoughtful questions and seek to understand how finance supports the business
• Build clean, well-structured Excel models and analyses
• Communicate proactively and professionally with teammates
• Apply feedback quickly and show continuous improvement
• Demonstrate integrity, curiosity, and a growth mindset

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in corporate FP&A at a global, data-driven company
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
• Development of analytical, technical, and business communication skills
• A strong foundation for future internships or full-time roles in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related fields at Acxiom

Why Start Your Finance Career at Acxiom?

At Acxiom, interns are treated as future talent, not temporary help. We invest in your development, provide meaningful work, and offer exposure to how finance supports real business decisions in a complex, global organization.

Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and interns.

Primary Location City/State

Conway, Arkansas

Additional Locations (if applicable)

Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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