Intern - Internal Firm Services, Finance Operations (Invoice-to-Cash Processes)

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Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Finance Management Level Intern/Trainee Job Description & Summary As a Finance Operations Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in core financial processes and contribute to the smooth execution of finance operations within a professional services environment. This role offers practical exposure to project financials, billing, reporting, and process improvement initiatives while developing your technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. You will collaborate closely with the Finance team and engage with cross‑functional stakeholders. What you'll experience: Join our Finance Operations team and gain hands-on experience within a professional services environment. This role offers practical exposure to invoice-to-cash (I2C) processes—covering billing, work-in-progress (WIP), time and financial data operations , while developing your technical, analytical, and problem ‑ solving skills. You will be part of the team that supports the firm’s revenue and cash cycle —helping ensure that financial data is accurate , complete, and ready for billing. This internship goes beyond routine support work. You will: Work with real financial data Explore how processes can be improved, simplified or automated Support initiatives that enhance data quality, reporting, and efficiency ​ What You’ll Do Support Core Finance Operations Assist in maintaining accurate project, contract and financial records Support billing preparation and basic WIP updates Help ensure completeness of data required for billing and reporting Work with Financial Data Review and validate data for accuracy and consistency Identify missing or incomplete information for follow-up Support preparation of basic reports and data summaries Support Operational Activities Assist with time-related processes (e.g. monitoring submissions, basic updates) Follow up on outstanding items to support timely completion Coordinate with team members to resolve operational queries Learn How Operations Work End-to-End Observe how different steps in the process are connected Gain visibility into how finance operations support business delivery Build understanding of controls, timelines and dependencies across processes What You’ll Gain Real exposure to how finance operations support revenue and cash collection Hands-on experience working with structured financial data Understanding of how accuracy, discipline and coordination drive operational success Practical experience working in a professional services environment A foundation for roles in finance operations or business processes What We’re Looking For We are open to students from any field of study —a finance background is not required . We’re looking for someone who: Is comfortable working with structured data and detailed information Pays strong attention to detail Is reliable and able to follow through on tasks Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team Is curious about how systems and processes work behind the scenes Is patient and disciplined when working with data and operational tasks Has working knowledge of Excel and Word Availability Requirement Able to commit to a full-time internship for a minimum of 3 months A longer duration is preferred and will be an advantage Internship Processing Timeline Applications Open: June 2026 Application Processing: June to July 2026 Onboarding: June to July 2026 Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Teamwork, Well Being Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date