About the role#
Ericsson is seeking a Finance Data Science & Automation Intern to support its North American business. This role focuses on modernizing finance functions by applying data science, AI, and automation to complex business challenges. You will work across Finance, Accounting, Commercial, and Operations teams to build intelligent solutions and improve decision support.
What you'll do#
- Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines using SQL, Python, and automation tools.
- Improve data quality, governance, documentation, and reporting standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Apply AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to generate predictive insights.
- Develop AI agents and automation solutions to streamline reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and business performance.
- Support Period End Closing (PEC) quality checks, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Build financial models, forecasts, and business cases.
- Develop Power BI dashboards and self-service analytics.
- Prepare executive-ready insights and recommendations for finance leadership.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on transformation initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics.
- A minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI.
- Understanding of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data modeling, and reporting concepts.
- Familiarity with cloud analytics, APIs, Power Query, DAX, Azure, Fabric, or Databricks.
- Exposure to AI/ML, predictive analytics, or Generative AI.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to solve ambiguous business problems.
- Understanding of financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Location & details#
- Location: Plano, Texas, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week duration).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a telecommunications company based in Kista, Stockholm. Founded in 1876, the firm focuses on 5G, mobile broadband, and cloud infrastructure. It maintains a global presence with over 100,000 employees. The company develops network technologies and software for communication services.
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