Restaurant Cash Management Analyst Intern Summer 2027

Chick-fil-A, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Analyst Summer Intern to support Restaurant Cash Management, focusing on turning financial data into actionable insights.

You will work under an intern coach, gaining exposure to C-Level executives and the company’s unique culture while developing leadership and analytical skills. The role emphasizes understanding cash cycles, improving data analysis capabilities, and contributing to cross-functional projects within a flexible in-person/virtual model.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled junior or senior returning to undergrad Fall 2027.
• Undergrad major in Finance, Accounting, MIS or related field.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, conditional formatting).
• Experience with data analysis tools and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the restaurant's monthly cash cycle and accounting systems.
• Use analytical tools for problem solving and cash management.
• Translate data into actionable strategies.
• Support analytical strategies for Payroll Services and cash management.
• Provide analytical perspective to special projects.
• Interpret results and formulate recommendations for processes.
• Report outcomes to stakeholders across the organization.
• Develop professionally in a learning-centered culture.
• Travel 10% of time.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

V-Lookups

Conditional formatting

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Project management

Ambiguity handling

Data analytics tools

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Education

Pursuing undergrad in Finance/Accounting/MIS

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

How We Work At Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A, Inc. ('Chick-fil-A' or 'the Company') Staff members play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals by developing their skills, fostering inclusive teamwork, and embracing innovation. All Staff are expected to contribute to a compelling future by inspiring and motivating those around them. Growth and development are essential at Chick-fil-A. We want Staff to seek new perspectives and adopt new methods to drive continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Lastly, we ask Staff to seek wisdom, expect the best, accept responsibility, respond with courage, and think others first.

Our Flexible Futures Model offers a healthy mix of working in person (currently a minimum of 8-10 days per month) and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

Overview

The Restaurant Cash Management Team exists to empower Operators by making cash management simple. Our work includes providing cash management support to Operators, related Restaurant payment operations, as well as Corporate Cash Management functions.

As an Analyst Summer Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Chick-fil-A’s growth through challenging and meaningful work. This role will focus on leveraging financial data to problem solve and complete analysis to support Restaurant Cash Management functions. Under the guidance of an intern coach, interns will build their personal leadership brand while gaining experience and developing key skills necessary for a successful career. This internship will provide hands-on work assignments, exposure to C-Level executives, and activities that connect to Chick-fil-A’s unique culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop a general understanding of the restaurant’s monthly cash cycle and a high-level overview of the accounting systems utilized for cash management
• Gain experience in using analytical tools for problem solving and cash management functions
• Translate data into actionable strategies
• Gain exposure to Restaurant Cash Management and Payroll Services analytical strategies that support the overall business
• Provide analytical perspective to special projects
• Interpret results and formulate recommendations on projects/team processes for continuous improvement
• Report on project outcomes to stakeholders across the organization
• Develop personally and professionally in a learning centered culture

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Currently enrolled junior or senior (must be returning to undergraduate program Fall 2027)
• Experience managing time and resources to drive toward a goal
• High level of initiative and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a dynamic business
• Proven capacity in building relationships within diverse organizational areas
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V-Lookups, conditional formatting, etc.)
• Advanced Presentation and Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Receptive to learning various data analytics programs/software

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Experience with SQL, Tableau or Alteryx

Travel Requirements

10%

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Major/Concentration

Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, MIS or other related major

Relocation Assistance Provided

No