Finance Intern

Cox Enterprises • Carmel, IN

9d • $22 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

In today's data-driven financial landscape, the ability to turn numbers into actionable insights is more critical than ever. At Cox Automotive, our finance teams play a vital role in shaping the business decisions that drive our vision of transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses vehicles. If you're passionate about financial analysis, love digging into data, and want to gain real-world experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment — this Financial Analyst Intern role could be the opportunity for you!

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) is required and SQL is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with a natural curiosity for exploring data and uncovering trends.
• Demonstrated basic AI literacy and ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate tasks such as reporting, data validation and analysis.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative and asking for clarification when needed.
• Adaptable and curious, with a willingness to adopt new tools and approaches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• US work authorization (sponsorship is not available for this program).
• To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

• SQL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize and analyze financial data to deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Support the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist in building and maintaining financial forecasting models and tracking key performance indicators.
• Leverage AI tools — including Claude, Copilot and others — to streamline reporting, automate repetitive tasks and surface insights faster.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Network with peers and professionals across the industry.

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern