About the role#
This summer internship provides exposure to corporate finance, commercial finance, and financial planning and analysis. The program is designed to prepare students for the three-year Associate Finance Development Program after graduation. You will work alongside mentors and finance leaders to support the company's financial operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting and customer or product analysis.
- Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and resource planning analysis.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and work with the team to implement them.
- Generate business presentations for senior Finance management, including a final project showcase.
- Perform industry analyses to develop operational best practices and update internal documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Prior internship experience in financial analysis or a related area.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Status as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Ability to work as a self-starter in an entrepreneurial environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks, 40 hours per week).
- Employment type: Full-time and paid.
About Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies provides cloud, security, and content delivery services for businesses. Founded in 1998, the company operates a distributed compute platform that supports web and mobile performance. It is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and employs over 10,000 people. The firm maintains offices in multiple countries to support its global operations.
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