Business Consulting - Finance Modernization Intern - Summer 2026

Grant Thornton (US) • Internship • New York, NY, US • 4w ago

Job Description

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven environment, organizations need transformative strategies that enable bold decisions and unlock meaningful change. Grant Thornton’s Finance Modernization team, which sits in our Business Consulting practice, empowers clients to reimagine their finance functions for peak performance and sustained innovation. Our professionals work alongside CFOs and finance leaders to modernize operations, enhance agility, and prepare for the future of finance. Clients rely on us to navigate complex challenges and position their organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Our core offerings are tailored to each client’s industry and specific needs, ensuring relevance, impact, and measurable results.

As a member of our Finance Modernization team, you’ll play a key role in helping clients transform their finance organizations to become more agile, data-driven, and strategically aligned. You’ll work with dynamic companies to tackle challenges such as disruptive technologies, evolving business models, global competition, and rising investor expectations.

We partner with CFOs and senior finance leaders to modernize operating models, redesign processes, and implement digital solutions that elevate the role of finance as a strategic enabler. From optimizing planning and forecasting to enhancing performance management and decision support, you’ll help clients unlock value and build future-ready finance functions.

Interested candidates should demonstrate a strong curiosity for how finance functions can evolve to become more strategic, data-driven, and digitally enabled. They should bring a problem-solving mindset and a passion for using technology, analytics, and process improvement to help organizations modernize their finance operations. An interest in areas such as financial planning and analysis (FP&A), performance management, digital tools (e.g., automation, cloud ERP, data visualization), and operating model redesign is highly valued. Individuals should be self-starters and demonstrate the desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

Your day-to-day may include:

Assessing client finance operations and processes to identify transformation opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives
Learning and applying emerging technologies (e.g., automation, analytics, cloud platforms) to modernize finance functions
Supporting engagements across industries and regions that focus on redesigning finance operating models, improving forecasting, and enhancing performance management
Receiving hands-on mentoring and career coaching from experienced transformation leaders
Participating in team building and networking events to strengthen collaboration and cross-functional insight
Engaging in professional development and targeted training in areas like digital finance, strategic planning, and change management
Contributing to community outreach initiatives that reflect our values and commitment to impact
Sharpening your leadership and advisory skills by working directly with CFOs and senior finance stakeholders

You have the following technical skills or qualifications:

Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems, or related fields
Strong interest in modernizing finance functions through digital tools, process redesign, and strategic enablement
Familiarity with finance technologies such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), automation platforms (e.g., Alteryx, UiPath), and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience in data analysis, including the ability to interpret complex financial datasets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making
Ability to analyze and improve financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes
Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed
Ability to travel to various client sites as needed
Excellent communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities
Positive mindset for managing multiple tasks, deliverables, and learning new concepts
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); experience with advanced Excel functions is a plus
Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas
Open mindset and eagerness to learn new skills, especially in digital finance and transformation methodologies
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Manhattan office is $40 per hour.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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