Early Careers: Finance Associate Internship

WTW•Chicago, IL

6h•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Business Finance Intern will support the North America CRB Business Finance team with financial analysis, reporting, and decision support to help business leaders understand performance and make informed financial and strategic decisions. The internship provides hands-on experience in financial performance analysis, management reporting, forecasting support, and business planning. The intern will also contribute to targeted analytical projects focused on industry performance, specialty businesses, and other key business segments, providing insight into growth trends, financial performance, and business drivers. Working with Business Finance team members and business partners, the intern will develop financial and analytical skills and gain exposure to the commercial and operational drivers of the North America CRB business. WTW describes an inclusive, collaborative environment that values diversity of thought, adaptability, and learning. Interns are supported in developing technical and soft skills, may explore areas of interest across the finance function, and have opportunities to contribute to extracurricular projects.

Requirements

Be working toward a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, shown on the resume; no major or minor is specified.
Be graduating with a bachelor's or master's degree between December 2027 and August 2028.
Be able to work legally in the United States indefinitely without visa sponsorship.
Demonstrate a desire and curiosity to learn.
Show a passion for solving problems and sharing solutions.
Be able to work independently as a self-starter and cooperatively in a close team environment.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
Have knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation software, such as Microsoft Office or similar.

Responsibilities

Support analysis of profit and loss performance, including revenue, expenses, margins, and key performance trends.
Assist with preparing monthly and quarterly management reports, dashboards, and financial metrics for business and finance leadership.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning, including analysis of actual results versus plan and forecast.
Analyze industry and specialty business performance, identifying trends, growth drivers, and opportunities.
Help develop and enhance specialty and industry reporting to improve visibility into business performance.
Analyze financial and business data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights for Finance and business leaders.
Support ad hoc financial analyses and projects related to business performance and strategic priorities.
Work with Finance colleagues to identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve processes, and increase efficiency through better use of data and analytical tools.