Financial Analytics Intern

Staples is a business-to-business organization seeking fresh talent for student and graduate opportunities. The Financial Analytics Intern will assist with data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, financial process documentation, automation, and process improvement while collaborating with analysts and cross-functional business partners.

What you'll do:

• Assist in gathering and preparing data for reporting and analysis
• Help build basic dashboards and visualizations using tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
• Support documentation of financial processes and automation efforts
• Participate in identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
• Contribute to internal presentations and reporting packages
• Learn and apply data transformation techniques using tools such as Alteryx or Python (as applicable)
• Stay curious and explore new ways to streamline manual tasks
• Participate in team discussions around automation and analytics strategy
• Apply critical thinking to identify patterns and trends in data
• Ask questions and seek guidance on complex issues
• Take initiative on assigned tasks while escalating challenges appropriately
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field
• Must be a student graduating in May 2028
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn
• Interest in automation, data visualization, and financial systems
• Coursework or project experience in data analysis or financial modeling
• Exposure to Tableau, Power BI, or SQL

Benefits:

• Technical and soft skills development
• Hands-on experience with financial data, tools, and technologies
• Cross-training to promote collaboration, flexibility, and skill development