Summer Intern - Finance

Vizient • Chicago, IL

55d • $24 - $24

About The Position

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Vizient Intern Program Overview: This program is designed to foster a beneficial relationship and provide growth opportunities for Vizient, our employees, and collegiate students. Since 2000, our summer intern program has provided college undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with practical experience that exposes them to multiple aspects of a career field and the healthcare industry. This full-time, paid intern program offers an opportunity to accelerate academic learning, apply classroom knowledge, and introduce students to a professional setting. Interns are assigned a supervisor to mentor/develop their business skills, as well as monitor their work experiences. Interns are integral members of the company's team, setting goals, working toward deadlines, and actively participating in community service projects. The program requires the intern to commit to 10 weeks of participation in all formal training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders. Program starts June 8, 2026, and ends August 14, 2026 40 hours per week with a pay rate of $24 per hour. What we will do: We provide the tools and training necessary to succeed, as well as provide intentional development opportunities such as: Exposure to senior leadership to discuss the project, strategy, and milestones. Network opportunities with cross-functional teams to learn about various areas within the organization. Personalized strengths coaching. Participate in company meetings and key culture events. Value-added project management skills. Intern-led community impact project and various team-building activities outside of work. What you will do: . We are seeking an undergraduate or graduate-level student to join our finance team for a summer internship. This role will provide hands-on experience in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement while offering exposure to real-world business decision-making in a dynamic healthcare performance improvement environment. The Finance Intern will gain valuable skills in data analysis, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a four-year accredited college, university, or graduate program in good academic standing.
• Must have completed the sophomore year as an undergraduate before the start of the internship, or have recently completed your degree.
• Basic understanding of working in a hybrid environment, workplace ethics, and effective communication.
• Good organization and planning skills, and demonstrate effective project coordination, facilitation, and implementation based on past work or school experiences.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting across the team and potentially with internal Vizient business partners, external members, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend reporting, and budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Support the preparation of management reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate financial insights.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on financial practices, industry trends, and competitive performance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows and identifying opportunities for efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects, such as cost savings analysis or forecasting models.
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees