Strategic Finance Intern: Data Insights & Planning

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 104,698,000; Part time

Job summary

Ankura Office of the CFO (Ankura OCFO) internship program partners with clients ranging from mid-sized to Fortune 500, delivering finance solutions and strategic insights. You will contribute to long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics to drive performance and visibility.

You will collaborate across teams, build dashboards, and explore AI-enabled improvements while developing your professional skills in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Economics or related field with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft product suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Advanced analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: strategic budgeting and forecasting with technology.
• Reporting: design management reporting with KPI focus.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: derive insights from data.
• Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Optimization: improve working capital and cash reporting.
• Operational Efficiency: optimize finance and accounting processes and services.
• Interim Management: support leadership resource needs as required.
• AI Enablement: apply AI and automation to improve processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

AI-enabled tooling

Problem solving

Dynamic, fast-paced

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics)

GPA 3.5+

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ankura Office of the CFO (Ankura OCFO) internship program partners with clients ranging from mid-sized to Fortune 500, delivering finance solutions and strategic insights. You will contribute to long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics to drive performance and visibility.

You will collaborate across teams, build dashboards, and explore AI-enabled improvements while developing your professional skills in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.