2026 Summer Finance Data Scientist Intern

Worker Type

Supplemental

Job Description

 

Summary

Are you passionate about turning data into insights? Curious how Fortune-level companies ensure financial accuracy while driving innovation?

As a Finance Data Scientist Intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll actively shape how financial data is validated, governed, and transformed into powerful business insights inside a SOX-controlled enterprise environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading systems like Oracle Fusion, Workday, and Salesforce, while working alongside Finance Systems, Accounting, IT, and Business Operations leaders. This role blends financial acumen, data science, enterprise technology, and compliance — a rare opportunity to build a uniquely powerful skill set.

Position Responsibilities

Financial Intelligence & Reporting

• Help prepare and validate core financial reporting (GL, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Analyze financial data flows across ERP systems.

• Support journal entry validation and reconciliation processes.

• Assist in preparing audit-ready documentation within a SOX 404 framework.

• Contribute to real internal and external audit cycles.

Data Integration & System Validation

• Support data validation across enterprise platforms (ERP, HRIS, CRM).

• Assist in reconciliation testing between legacy and modern systems.

• Perform data quality assessments across subledgers and consolidated reports.

• Contribute to ERP migration and transformation initiatives.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Help monitor automated financial controls and exception reporting.

• Document reporting workflows and internal control frameworks.

• Collaborate with IT and Internal Audit to strengthen reporting integrity.

• Learn how financial compliance operates in a public-company environment.

Analytics & Business Insights

• Build interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Oracle Analytics.

• Perform variance analysis and investigate data anomalies.

• Support scenario modeling and forecasting exercises.

• Translate financial data into strategic insights for leadership.

 Cross-Functional Impact

• Partner with Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations to streamline reporting.

• Support automation initiatives across ERP, HRIS, and CRM ecosystems.

• Contribute to initiatives that improve enterprise data governance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Comfortable working with SQL and/or Python (class projects absolutely count!).

• Familiar with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Curious about how enterprise systems power financial decision-making.

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong problem-solving instincts.

• Interested in internal controls, audit, and how companies ensure financial integrity.

• Strong communicator who can explain insights clearly and professionally.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience inside a SOX-controlled finance organization.

• Exposure to enterprise ecosystems (Oracle Fusion, Workday, Salesforce).

• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, audit support, and data governance.

• Experience supporting ERP transformation and automation initiatives.

• Mentorship from Finance Systems and Accounting leaders.

• A powerful combination of accounting, analytics, compliance, and enterprise systems experience — highly valued in consulting, tech, finance, and corporate leadership tracks.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Position pays a competitive hourly rate

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$0 - $0

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