Nielsen · 6 hours ago
Summer Finance Internship
New York, NEW YORK
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$57K/yr - $95K/yrNielsen is a leading global data and analytics company passionate about powering a better media future. They are seeking bright, motivated, and highly quantitative rising seniors for a Summer Finance Internship, offering hands-on experience across various critical finance functions.
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Responsibilities
Support the preparation and analysis of financial data, including variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior results, providing insights into business performance drivers
Assist with month-end and quarter-end processes, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, or supporting the preparation of internal and external financial reports in compliance with GAAP/IFRS
Participate in efforts to maintain a strong control environment, which may include assisting the Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) with internal control testing (e.g., SOX) and reviews focused on process improvement
Support initiatives to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across various functions
Contribute to the strategic finance cycle by assisting in the development of financial models, budgets, and forecasts utilized by FP&A and business leaders for future decision-making
Conduct research on regulatory and policy matters, which could involve analyzing tax laws and regulations (Tax) to support compliance and planning efforts, or researching accounting standards (Controllership) or corporate finance policy (Treasury)
Assist with preparing supporting documentation for external and internal audits, tax filings, or banking compliance requirements
Assist in research regarding outside competitors and their pricing, historical pricing analysis of Nielsen products, selling price analysis of historic discounting trends (Deal Desk/Pricing)
Collaborate on projects aimed at improving the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial systems, processes, and reporting across all finance departments
Prepare professional presentations and summaries to communicate analytical findings and recommendations to the finance team
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program and classified as a rising senior (graduating between December of the internship year and June of the following year)
Pursuing a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced, corporate environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of the internship location
Preferred
Prior internship experience in a finance, audit, or business setting
Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Experience with AI/ML tools or data analytics platforms
Benefits
Health & wellness plans
401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match
A generous paid time off policy
Company provided car for those who qualify
If eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus
Company
Nielsen
Nielsen provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers watch and buy.
Founded in 1963
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.85B2025-11-03Debt Financing· $1.2B
2023-02-06Debt Financing· $650M
2022-03-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Karthik Rao
Chief Executive Officer
Akhil Parekh
Global Chief Product Officer
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