Business Consulting - Finance Modernization Intern - Summer 2026
Grant Thornton International Ltd, New York, NY, United States
Business Consulting - Finance Modernization Intern - Summer 2026
New York, NY, United States
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Responsibilities
Assess client finance operations and processes to identify transformation opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives.
Learn and apply emerging technologies such as automation, analytics, and cloud platforms to modernize finance functions.
Support engagements across industries and regions that focus on redesigning finance operating models, improving forecasting, and enhancing performance management.
Receive hands‑on mentoring and career coaching from experienced transformation leaders.
Participate in team building and networking events to strengthen collaboration and cross‑functional insight.
Engage in professional development and targeted training in areas like digital finance, strategic planning, and change management.
Contribute to community outreach initiatives that reflect the firm’s values and commitment to impact.
Sharpen leadership and advisory skills by working directly with CFOs and senior finance stakeholders.
Qualifications
Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems, or related fields.
Strong interest in modernizing finance functions through digital tools, process redesign, and strategic enablement.
Familiarity with finance technologies such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), automation platforms (e.g., Alteryx, UiPath), and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience in data analysis, including the ability to interpret complex financial datasets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights to support decision‑making.
Ability to analyze and improve financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes.
Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed.
Ability to travel to various client sites as needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective project and time‑management skills for handling multiple priorities.
Positive mindset for managing multiple tasks, deliverables, and learning new concepts.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); experience with advanced Excel functions is a plus.
Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.
Open mindset and eagerness to learn new skills, especially in digital finance and transformation methodologies.
Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Manhattan office is $40 per hour.
Additional Details: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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New York, NY, United States
Trending
Responsibilities
Assess client finance operations and processes to identify transformation opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives.
Learn and apply emerging technologies such as automation, analytics, and cloud platforms to modernize finance functions.
Support engagements across industries and regions that focus on redesigning finance operating models, improving forecasting, and enhancing performance management.
Receive hands‑on mentoring and career coaching from experienced transformation leaders.
Participate in team building and networking events to strengthen collaboration and cross‑functional insight.
Engage in professional development and targeted training in areas like digital finance, strategic planning, and change management.
Contribute to community outreach initiatives that reflect the firm’s values and commitment to impact.
Sharpen leadership and advisory skills by working directly with CFOs and senior finance stakeholders.
Qualifications
Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems, or related fields.
Strong interest in modernizing finance functions through digital tools, process redesign, and strategic enablement.
Familiarity with finance technologies such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), automation platforms (e.g., Alteryx, UiPath), and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience in data analysis, including the ability to interpret complex financial datasets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights to support decision‑making.
Ability to analyze and improve financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes.
Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed.
Ability to travel to various client sites as needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective project and time‑management skills for handling multiple priorities.
Positive mindset for managing multiple tasks, deliverables, and learning new concepts.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); experience with advanced Excel functions is a plus.
Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.
Open mindset and eagerness to learn new skills, especially in digital finance and transformation methodologies.
Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Manhattan office is $40 per hour.
Additional Details: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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