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Job Description
Job Purpose
The AI Forecasting Intern will support the Finance & Strategic Planning team by embedding AI-enabled tools and analytical techniques into the Company’s financial forecasting and long-range planning processes. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Strategic Planning, this role will focus on enhancing forecast accuracy, scenario modeling, and planning efficiency through advanced analytics, automation, and intelligent modeling approaches. This position is designed for a current or recently graduating student with a background in Finance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field, and with hands-on experience in forecasting or financial modeling.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
- Support the development and enhancement of financial forecasting and long-range planning models using AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics techniques.
- Analyze historical financial and operational data to identify patterns, forecast drivers, and opportunities for model automation or improvement.
- Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders to pilot and integrate AI tools into budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning workflows.
- Assist in building scenario, sensitivity, and predictive models to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.
- Evaluate forecast accuracy and model performance; document assumptions, methodologies, and improvement opportunities.
- Support data preparation, cleansing, and validation activities to ensure model integrity and reliability.
- Develop documentation, templates, and user guidance for AI-enabled forecasting tools and models.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical mindset with interest in financial forecasting, modeling, and strategic planning.
- Foundational experience with financial models (e.g., forecasts, budgets, long-range plans, scenario analysis).
- Exposure to data analytics, automation, or AI tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel advanced functions, forecasting packages, or similar technologies).
- Ability to translate technical outputs into clear financial and business insights.
- Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Prior academic or internship experience with financial forecasting, modeling, or analytical projects preferred.
- Experience working with large data sets or advanced modeling tools is a plus.
- Interest in applying AI and advanced analytics to real-world financial planning and decision-making.
General Job Requirements
- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.