2027 Financial Analyst Intern

ACCA Careers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship and career development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an analytical Finance Intern to support data analysis and cost optimization across teams and countries. This 12-month internship offers exposure to FP&A, Controlling, Operations and Transportation Finance, with mentoring and real-world project work.

You'll gather data, build KPI dashboards, forecast, and help automate tools and processes while developing professional skills and networking with Amazonians across the globe. Fluent English and full-time availability are required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's degree with a graduation date of Q1 2027 or a recent 2026 graduate.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and identify trends to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
• Participate in reporting, forecasting and building KPI dashboards.
• Help automate tools and processes to improve accuracy.
• Engage with Amazonians for personal and professional development and networking.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree (graduation Q1 2027 or 2026)

Job 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.

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

• 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.