Introduction
Known as the ‚knowledge behind the numbers‘, Financial Analysts are considered to be trusted business advisors, working within IBM’s business units and geographies, as well as in a myriad of specialized corporate functions. IBM’s finance organization is instrumental in driving innovative improvements to global financial processes while providing measurable value to the business.

Your Role and Responsibilities
AI, Cloud, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT)—IBM does more than just create these smart technologies. We are helping hundreds of businesses “put smart to work” across all fields, from cybersecurity and supply chain to farming and the arts.

Imagine what you could do at IBM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-6–81k8AQ

The IBM Finance and Operations organization is a values driven team responsible for driving enterprise performance and IBM’s transformation to a Cognitive Enterprise. We are the financial stewards of the enterprise, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. We offer dynamic, exciting careers that allow individuals to grow a contemporary skill set and forge their own paths, be it an analytical path, leadership path, or a mix of both. Professional development is an important part of every IBMer’s career, and is ongoing with on-the-job training, structured learning programs, and mentoring.

We are currently seeking to fill internship positions in the areas of Financial Planning and Accounting.

The 6 Month Internship program is a full-time role for six months beginning either December 2024 through June 2025 or May 2025 through January 2026. We require candidates hired for this program commit to employment for the full 6 month term, as this may require you to take a semester off from school.

This is an office-based position for our office location in Armonk, NY.

You will be immersed in the operations of your assigned area, exposed to many aspects of the business and many of the basic functions of the company. Over your six months at IBM, you will gain a unique and in-depth understanding of the business and what makes it work.

Main job responsibilities include:

• Analyze and interpret complex data while working on financial analysis & reporting
• Acquire and apply business process knowledge along with analytic models in order to improve business outcomes
• Understand the business model for your respective business unit and demonstrate organizational awareness
• Understand and accomplish work objectives through the use of applications that support the retrieval or management of financial data

We are looking for people who enjoy collaborating globally, use data analytics to provide actionable insights and have a passion to innovate. Are you ready to join the company that has become essential to the world, motivated by that same passion?

Candidates should possess the following basic qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Finance/Accounting or closely related undergraduate degree program
• Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Office Suite
• Leadership experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Candidates must have the ability to work in the US without current or future need for sponsorship

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Office Suite
• Leadership experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Currently pursing a college degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other closely related degree programs.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Junior or Senior Finance Bachelor’s Degree Candidate