Business Consulting - Finance Modernization… at Grant… · New York

Summary: Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that empowers clients to reimagine their finance functions for peak performance and sustained innovation. As a Finance Modernization Intern, you will help clients transform their finance organizations by assessing operations, applying emerging technologies, and collaborating with senior finance leaders to enhance performance management and decision support. Responsibilities: - Assessing client finance operations and processes to identify transformation opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives - Learning and applying emerging technologies (e.g., automation, analytics, cloud platforms) to modernize finance functions - Supporting engagements across industries and regions that focus on redesigning finance operating models, improving forecasting, and enhancing performance management - Receiving hands-on mentoring and career coaching from experienced transformation leaders - Participating in team building and networking events to strengthen collaboration and cross-functional insight - Engaging in professional development and targeted training in areas like digital finance, strategic planning, and change management - Contributing to community outreach initiatives that reflect our values and commitment to impact - Sharpening your leadership and advisory skills by working directly with CFOs and senior finance stakeholders Required 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 communication (written and verbal), 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 Required Skills: Finance technologies, ERP systems, SAP, Oracle, Automation platforms, Alteryx, UiPath, Analytics tools, Power BI, Tableau, Data analysis, Financial planning, Forecasting, Performance management, Microsoft Office, Excel, Project management Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer