USA - Consulting - Finance - MBA Intern - Summer 2027

EY; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive compensation

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY USA is seeking MBA interns for Summer 2027 in Consulting – Finance. As part of the Finance Consulting team, you will work with senior leaders at domestic and multinational clients, driving finance transformation, cost reduction, and improved decision-making through data analysis and operating model design.

This in-person role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• MBA candidate with 3+ years of relevant work experience in finance, consulting, or related field.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts with data insights.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in a dynamic business landscape.
• Foundational understanding of how operating models influence financial performance and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance transformation support through process optimization and data analysis.
• Lead workstreams, monitor progress, manage risk, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across teams to deliver measurable business value.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Business acumen

Education

MBA in progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

USA - Consulting - Finance - MBA Intern - Summer 2027

CA-Los Angeles, CA-San Francisco, CO-Denver, GA-Atlanta, IL-Chicago, NJ-Hoboken, NY-New York, PA-Philadelphia, TX-Dallas, TX-Houston, VA-McLean, WA-Seattle

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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USA – Consulting – Finance – MBA Intern – Summer 2027

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The opportunity

At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We’re focused on solving the key issues of our client buyers, building deeper relationships, and generating lasting value with significant impact.

Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As a part of our Consulting team, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic service line, driving change and delivering solutions that revolutionize business operations. You’ll help our clients in transformation and innovation efforts: growth, reducing costs, and managing risks proactively.

Your key responsibilities

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to improve, evolve or transform the finance function, including reducing cost base, increasing efficiency and quality of information, and improving decision-making. As an intern on the Finance Consulting team, you’ll gain cross-industry experience working with senior leadership teams in domestic and large multi-national companies. You'll lead critical workstreams, monitor progress, manage risk, maximize operational efficiencies, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. You'll navigate the nuances of each project, aligning objectives with client expectations and earning the trust of senior stakeholders through demonstrable progress and experience. You’ll lead finance transformation initiatives by applying process optimization techniques, data analysis and operating model design principles to deliver measurable business value and support strategic decision-making.

This role offers a platform to address complex problems, establish relationships with finance executives and future industry leaders, and immerse yourself in groundbreaking projects. We're interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends for their area and specific skills and knowledge to contribute to our clients and teams. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Currently pursuing an MBA with approximately 3+ years of relevant work experience in finance, consulting, or a related field.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrate inclusivity, and embrace diverse perspectives.

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to all audiences while leveraging relevant data to generate insights and innovative solutions.

• Intellectual curiosity, the ability to take initiative and drive execution, and advanced analytical and problem-solving skills within a dynamic and evolving business landscape.

• Possesses strong commercial awareness and a foundational understanding of how business operating models, organizational structures, and operational processes influence financial performance, strategic decision-making, and long‑term business outcomes.

• Approaches problems with a detail‑oriented, structured mindset and a willingness to dive into unfamiliar business and finance topics.

• Openness to feedback and a proactive approach to seeking guidance, learning new tools, and building consulting skills.

• Exhibits an agile and growth-oriented mindset.

• The expectation for this role is in person teaming, at client site or in an EY office, on average 3 days a week depending on the needs of the engagement, project, or practice area.

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.

Ideally, you will have:

• Understanding of core finance processes including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C) and business performance drivers.

• Foundational understanding of financial statements (e.g., P&L), business performance drivers, and core finance processes gained through academic, consulting, or industry experience.

• Exposure to finance, accounting, strategy, operations, or technology topics through MBA coursework, case competitions, club leadership, or academic projects.

• Experience conducting research, structured analysis, or quantitative problem solving in academic or professional settings.

• Knowledge of approaches to process improvement, financial planning and analysis, financial modeling or data analytics, cost optimization, budgeting or forecasting, or other approaches to help clients make better business decisions

• Knowledge or experience in the following focus areas: finance transformation, performance management, shared service and outsourcing, financial systems optimization and/or enterprise process improvement

• Proficient in utilizing Word, Excel and PowerPoint to develop, analyze, and present complex data and insights, ensuring high‑quality deliverables that meet client expectations and project timelines.

• High‑level understanding or exposure to digital, analytics, automation, AI, or enterprise technology initiatives.

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What we offer you

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• The weekly pay for this job in the US is $3,500. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

• If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

EY |

Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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