Finance Business Analyst Intern - 2026

1 month ago• Research Triangle Park, NC
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About Us

IBM researches, develops, manufactures, and markets technology products ranging from mainframe computers to cognitive solutions, always with a core drive to innovate and explore new fields.
Size: 10000+ employees

Industry: Technology

Introduction

• AI, Hybrid Cloud, Quantum
• IBM does more than just innovate and create these technologies; our purpose is to be the catalyst that makes the world better. We are helping all industries, from cybersecurity and supply chain to farming and the arts, to solve difficult problems through the power of technology.

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

In this role, you will apply financial data management and analysis techniques to assess the health, performance, and sustainability of key initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with financial analysts, data scientists, and finance operations teams to gain valuable insights into how financial models and data-driven strategies impact our business. You'll also collaborate with finance stakeholders to deliver timely reports on financial performance and key metrics to support financial planning and decision-making.

• Collect and document input from internal finance teams, customers, and stakeholders to understand customer needs and requirements.
• Conduct competitive analysis by researching financial performance and metrics of competitors, documenting insights on strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop and prioritize financial requirements, performance metrics, and strategic insights.
• Translate key findings into visualized presentations and reports for decision-makers.
• Network with other talented interns in a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and analyze data to foster data-driven decisions
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain communication with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Passion, curiosity, and desire to create new things and examine how things work internally
• Willingness to learn and proactively work as a part of a wider team

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT:

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

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YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, NC

Job ID: IBM-74190

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-12-09T18:54:31
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