2027 Financial Analyst Intern

Amazon; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Learning programs

Job summary

Amazon is offering a Finance Internship in South Africa, designed to give you hands-on experience in data analysis within an international environment. You will work on projects that support our delivery for customers across diverse teams in multiple countries.

The 12-month program provides exposure to Finance Planning & Analysis, Controlling, Operations Finance, Transportation Finance and Infrastructure Finance, with mentorship and opportunities to network with other interns globally.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a graduation date of Q1 2027 or a recent 2026 graduate.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication.
• Able to commit to a full-time 12-month internship (40h/week).

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering data and identifying trends to reduce cost or improve efficiency.
• Contribute to reporting, forecasting and KPI dashboards for business units.
• Gain hands-on experience in improving accuracy while automating tools and processes.
• Engage with Amazonians for personal and professional development and network with other interns.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree enrollment

Job description

Description

Amazon is seeking an analytical, motivated and forward-thinking Finance Intern. If you are interested to learn what makes a great Finance team member and enjoy building and working on projects that support our delivery for customers across diverse teams in multiple countries, Amazon is a great place to be. It's a place where motivated employees thrive, and ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results.

Amazon is seeking an analytical, motivated and forward-thinking Finance Intern. If you are interested to learn what makes a great Finance team member and enjoy building and working on projects that support our delivery for customers across diverse teams in multiple countries, Amazon is a great place to be. It's a place where motivated employees thrive, and ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results.

About This Internship

An Amazon Finance Internship will provide you with an unforgettable experience in a dynamic and international environment and will serve as a superb introduction to finance and data analysis within the operational business.

Our Finance Internships are varied, and you could have the opportunity to join one of the following teams: Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance & Controlling, Operations Finance, Transportation Finance or Infrastructure Finance.

Key job responsibilities

This internship is an educational opportunity, where you will apply your analytical skills and bias for action, to complete an impactful project that will support your own learning in the Finance Analyst function, as well as the team’s success (and ultimately our customers).

• You will assist with gathering data and finding out the exact trend that can be acted upon to reduce cost and/or improve efficiency.
• You will be involved in reporting, forecasting and building KPI dashboards that will support an entire business unit in their decision-making process.
• You will gain invaluable first-hand experience in improving accuracy alongside automating tools and processes.
• You can also expect to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship.

A day in the life

As an intern, you will be matched to a mentor.

In addition to learning about an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your project and learn in a real-world setting.

About The Team

If you're insatiably curious and always want to learn more, then you've come to the right place. Depending on your location, country, job status and other requirements, some or all of the following benefits may be available to you as an intern.

• Competitive pay
• Impactful project and internship/role deliverables
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns
• Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions.
• Mentorship and career development

If you're successful during your internship, you could be considered for a graduate role after finishing your university studies.

This is a 12-month internship.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a graduation date of Q1 2027 or a recent 2026 graduate (within the last 6 months)
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English
• Available to complete a full time 12 month internship full time (40h/week).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company

Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd - N09

Job ID: A10499685