Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

 

What you’ll need to succeed as a Financial Planning & Analysis Intern at XPO:

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• 2 or more years of relevant coursework
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Education toward a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized, and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• High energy work style with a strong drive to succeed
• Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment; able to consult with team members and management as needed
  

 

About the Financial Planning & Analysis Intern Position

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Have the opportunity to work with this professional team in critical areas like forecasting, and monthly operating reviews.
• Participate in a 12-week program where you will assist in ongoing efforts focused on streamlining, improving, and automating recurring reporting and analysis, and gain exposure to presentations with senior leadership
• Prepare and distribute weekly / monthly financial reports, including P&L analysis, KPIs, and executive ‑ ready summaries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting cycles, including model updates, data validation, and variance analysis.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and deep ‑ dive investigations.
• Partner with cross ‑ functional teams to understand operational drivers and validate assumptions.
• Develop and enhance tools, dashboards, and models for improved accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
• Identify risks and opportunities, highlight trends, and provide actionable insights
• Support continuous improvement efforts across forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and data processes.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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