Staples is a business-to-business organization seeking fresh talent through student and graduate opportunities. The Financial Analytics Intern will assist with financial data analysis, reporting, dashboard creation, process documentation, and process improvement initiatives while collaborating with analysts and cross-functional business partners.
Responsibilities
Assist in gathering and preparing data for reporting and analysis
Help build basic dashboards and visualizations using tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
Support documentation of financial processes and automation efforts
Participate in identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
Contribute to internal presentations and reporting packages
Learn and apply data transformation techniques using tools such as Alteryx or Python (as applicable)
Stay curious and explore new ways to streamline manual tasks
Participate in team discussions around automation and analytics strategy
Apply critical thinking to identify patterns and trends in data
Ask questions and seek guidance on complex issues
Take initiative on assigned tasks while escalating challenges appropriately
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners
Communicate findings clearly and professionally
Support team coverage and contribute to a collaborative work environment
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field
Must be a student graduating in May 2028
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Attention to detail and eagerness to learn
Interest in automation, data visualization, and financial systems
Preferred
Coursework or project experience in data analysis or financial modeling
exposure to Tableau, Power BI, or SQL
Hands-on experience with financial data, tools, and technologies that drive business decisions and operational efficiency
Development of technical and soft skills needed to thrive in the future
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
