Finance Intern

📋 Description

• • Embark on a transformative 9-week, fully remote summer internship program at Kaplan, Inc., a global leader dedicated to empowering individuals through education and professional development. This paid opportunity, running from June 8 to August 7, 2026, offers undergraduate students a unique chance to contribute to significant company-wide business initiatives while gaining invaluable real-world experience.
• • As a Finance Intern, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team focused on enhancing financial reporting and analysis, directly contributing to faster, more informed decision-making within our ever-evolving landscape. This role is perfectly suited for an individual who thrives in a non-traditional environment, possesses a keen eye for detail, and is driven by a passion for discovering and implementing innovative improvements to business processes.
• • Your responsibilities will span a broad spectrum of critical finance functions. You will gain exposure to the intricacies of general ledger analysis and cleanup, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data. You will actively participate in the monthly financial close process, learning the essential steps and deliverables required to finalize financial statements.
• • A key aspect of your internship will involve understanding and contributing to the consolidation of financial reporting and the preparation of executive presentations, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• • You will learn the fundamentals of financial model creation and standardization, developing skills in building robust models that support strategic planning and forecasting.
• • Dive deep into trend analysis, identifying key financial metrics and business patterns to inform strategic direction.
• • Provide crucial ad hoc analytical support, responding to unique business questions and contributing to special projects as needed.
• • Beyond technical finance skills, you will engage in weekly small group meetings and workshops designed for professional development. These sessions will cover vital topics such as mentorship, leadership skills, and networking strategies, providing direct opportunities to connect with leaders across Kaplan.
• • You will learn alongside the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, understanding the critical role of financial models in unit economics reporting and analysis. This will provide a foundational understanding of how financial data drives business performance metrics.
• • Collaborate with finance managers to gain insights into budgeting and planning activities, observing and potentially contributing to the strategic financial roadmap of the company.
• • Develop a solid understanding of the basics of weekly and monthly reporting on key financial metrics, learning how to track and communicate business performance effectively.
• • Gain hands-on experience with the accounting team, learning the essential components and workflows of the monthly financial close process, a cornerstone of corporate finance.
• • This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of corporate finance operations, offering a blend of analytical tasks, process improvement involvement, and professional growth opportunities. You will be expected to be an active participant, asking insightful questions and proactively seeking to understand the 'why' behind financial processes and decisions.
• • The program emphasizes a growth mindset, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting. Your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the finance department's objectives during your tenure.