Finance Intern

OVERVIEW The Finance & Data Governance Intern supports Cavender’s Finance and Accounting team with financial analysis, reporting, master data governance, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Data Integrity & Controls and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to improve the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data and business processes. The internship provides hands-on experience with Excel, Power BI, and approved AI tools in a hybrid, part-time position with flexibility around academic commitments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values • Perform financial and operational analyses in Excel; validate reporting, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings. • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards tracking process performance, data quality, governance activities, and improvement initiatives. • Assist with financial master data governance, including vendor, location, chart of accounts, cost center, and financial mappings. • Maintain master data files, reference tables, change logs, issue trackers, approval evidence, and data quality checks. • Document data standards, ownership, approval workflows, financial processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Collaborate with business owners to research missing, duplicate, or inconsistent data and track corrective actions. • Identify opportunities to strengthen process consistency, improve controls, and reduce recurring issues. • Prepare management updates, analytical summaries, executive presentations, and audit-support documentation. • Use ChatGPT, Claude, or other approved AI tools to assist with documentation and analysis while protecting confidential company information. • Maintain organized process and governance documentation; follow established procedures and approval requirements when making changes. • Complete assigned projects on time, communicate progress, and escalate unresolved issues as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field; Accounting or Finance majors preferred. • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. • High integrity, discretion with confidential information, and a willingness to learn and ask questions. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Finance and cross-functional teams. • Availability for a hybrid, part-time schedule with some in-office days, coordinated around business and academic needs. PREFERRED SKILLS • Excel skills including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation. • Exposure to Power BI, dashboards, data visualization, or reporting. • Interest in approved AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for business analysis and documentation. • Experience preparing presentations, reports, SOPs, process maps, or other analytical deliverables. • Coursework or experience in accounting operations, reconciliations, internal controls, or data management. • Strong initiative, technical curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience with every tool is not required; guidance will be provided. Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Cavender’s will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at (888) 361 – 2555 or visit your nearest Cavender’s store.