Summer 2027 Finance Internship

Wabtec•Chicago, IL

1d•$16 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for students who will help us revolutionize the way the world moves in the future! The LEAD rotational development program is the premier entry point into a career with Wabtec. The two-year finance track of the LEAD rotational development program is designed to accelerate members’ professional development through rotations in multiple finance functions and business units. This 10-week summer internship is designed for a select cohort of high-potential finance students who want to do meaningful work, build business acumen, and be considered for Wabtec’s Finance LEAD rotational development program. Interns are embedded in Finance teams across Wabtec with roles in various areas of corporate finance (including, but not limited to, FP&A, commercial finance, supply chain finance and controllership). As a summer intern within Wabtec’s Finance function, you will not be observing from the sidelines. You will be embedded in a Finance team and expected to contribute to real deliverables that support business decisions, financial performance, and operational execution. You will own defined deliverables, receive coaching and feedback, and present your work at the end of the summer. Why this internship is different Direct feeder opportunity into Wabtec’s Finance LEAD rotational program Real finance deliverables tied to business performance Exposure to senior Finance leaders and current Finance LEAD program participants Structured coaching, midpoint feedback, and final presentation experience Opportunity to build financial acumen in a global industrial business What your summer could look like Weeks 1-2: Learn the business, team, financial processes, systems, and assignment objectives Weeks 3-7: Own analysis, reporting, forecasting, process improvement, or business support deliverables Weeks 8-10: Refine recommendations, validate conclusions, and present results to Finance stakeholders

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent)
Strong academic performance (minimum GPA requirement aligned with program standards)
Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.5
Major GPA greater than or equal to 3.5
Willingness and ability to relocate to a Wabtec site for the internship program
Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership experience (student organizations, athletics, work experience, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to continuously learn and improve

Responsibilities

Contribute to real deliverables that support business decisions, financial performance, and operational execution.
Own defined deliverables.
Receive coaching and feedback.
Present work at the end of the summer.
Learn the business, team, financial processes, systems, and assignment objectives.
Own analysis, reporting, forecasting, process improvement, or business support deliverables.
Refine recommendations, validate conclusions, and present results to Finance stakeholders.