About the role#
As a Business Finance intern, you will support the North America CRB Business Finance team. You will gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, management reporting, and business planning. This role provides insight into the commercial and operational drivers of the business while helping leadership make informed financial decisions.
What you'll do#
- Support analysis of P&L performance, including revenue, expenses, margins, and key performance trends.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting, dashboards, and financial metrics.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning, including analysis of actual results versus plan and forecast.
- Analyze industry and specialty business performance to identify trends, growth drivers, and areas of opportunity.
- Help develop and enhance specialty and industry reporting.
- Analyze financial and business data to identify trends and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Support ad hoc financial analyses and projects related to business performance and strategic priorities.
- Partner with Finance colleagues to identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve processes, and increase efficiency through data and analytical tools.
What you'll need#
- Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Analytics.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 shown on your resume.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Ability to work legally in the United States indefinitely without visa sponsorship.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
- Desire to learn and passion for solving problems.
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $21-$25 per hour, eligible for overtime.
- Benefits: Includes a contributory pension plan and a 401k savings plan.
About WTW
WTW is a public company that provides solutions for people, risk, and capital. It operates in the financial services sector with specialties in insurance, human resources consulting, and pension administration. The firm maintains a global presence with offices in London and Arlington. It employs over 55,000 people across 140 countries.
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