2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Finance

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

1d•$23 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Internship Program Details: During the Corporate Finance Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience and contribute to real-world projects in one or more of the following areas including; Corporate Cash Management, Employee Benefits Fund Management, Foreign Exchange/Commodities Risk Management, Corporate Funding, Accounts Receivables or Supplier Finance. As a finance intern, you will perform the same tasks as our Entry Level Finance Analysts. Session Dates: Summer 2026: 5/18/2026 – 8/7/2026 This is a 40-hour-per-week onsite work assignment, Monday through Friday, lasting 12 weeks in the summer. What you will get: Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience: Comprehensive internship orientation Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities Product Demonstration Mentorship Programs Various social events Networking with leadership Business skill building Career discussion with leaders and experts Thousands of Caterpillar employees come to work every day. While they perform their daily tasks, they’re contributing to the work of a powerful global team. At Caterpillar, we know that innovation happens step-by-step, piece-by-piece, person-by-person. Everyone has a vital role to play in our organization. Modest, small projects can grow and evolve into groundbreaking, world-changing technologies, machines, services, and more through collaboration and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Caterpillar couldn’t be the company it is today without the men and women who shape it by producing their best work. Because employees power the success of Caterpillar, the company is committed to empowering the success of the employees. When employees win, so does Caterpillar. What You Will Do: Our Finance Professionals deliver a wide range of financial management directions and services to a variety of business partners including suppliers, subsidiaries, business units, dealers, and customers. The Finance Analyst role will allow you opportunities in a variety of finance-related areas. Managing multi-currency cash flows. Managing foreign exchange/commodity risk. Execute an investment strategy for our multi-billion-dollar retirement fund. Analyze the financial strength of suppliers and work with our worldwide dealers to improve their financial results.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a degree at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following programs: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related Technology field, at the time of application and throughout the program.
Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (both Finance GPA & Cumulative GPA).
12 completed semester hours at a 4-year university prior to the start of the internship.
If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary for the duration of the internship, and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous finance internship and/or work experience.
Completed junior year of finance coursework by the start of the internship.
Strong initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Leadership involvement in student associations.
Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Managing multi-currency cash flows.
Managing foreign exchange/commodity risk.
Execute an investment strategy for our multi-billion-dollar retirement fund.
Analyze the financial strength of suppliers and work with our worldwide dealers to improve their financial results.