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Business and Financial Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

Swank Motion PicturesSt. Louis, Missouri🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 9, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid internship at Swank Motion Pictures offers a fantastic opportunity to develop core financial analysis skills while contributing to impactful projects in a dynamic industry. You'll gain broad exposure across accounting functions and collaborate with various teams, making it an ideal role for ambitious students eager to launch a career in finance. Apply now to gain invaluable experience and explore your potential in this exciting field!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Entry Level
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBudgetingFinancial ModelingForecastingInternal ControlsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job Description

Swank Motion Pictures is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our Finance team for Summer 2027. This internship is designed for a rising Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment.

Throughout the summer, the intern will rotate between the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, gaining exposure to the full accounting cycle while learning how financial transactions support business operations. Working alongside experienced accounting professionals, the intern will develop practical skills in financial processes, internal controls, customer and vendor interactions, and reporting while contributing to meaningful projects that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

During the internship, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Assist in analyzing financial, sales, and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
  • Support pricing and profitability analysis to better understand revenue drivers.
  • Help prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business leaders.
  • Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to evaluate campaign performance and customer trends.
  • Conduct market and competitive research to support strategic initiatives.
  • Learn to build and maintain Excel-based financial models and analytical tools.
  • Assist with data validation and reporting accuracy through root-cause analysis.
  • Present your summer project and key findings to department leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Curious, analytical, and eager to learn.
  • Comfortable working with numbers and solving business problems.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Effective communicators who enjoy collaborating with others.
  • Self-motivated and willing to take initiative on projects.

 Preferred Skills

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, PivotTables, charts; exposure to Power Query or Power Pivot is a plus).
  • Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Interest in financial modeling, business analytics, or corporate strategy.

Educational Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Current Junior status student
    • Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities 
    • Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored trainings
    • Hybrid work schedule with on-site work Monday through Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays, subject to change based on evolving business needs and priorities
    • Formalized internship with Manager and Mentor guidance
    • EOE, including disability/vets

EOE, including disability/vets