Graduate Intern
Philip Morris International U.S.
About the Role
Graduate Intern - Finance Data Analytics and Consumer Insights Summer 2027
Program Dates
June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead a defined finance project or workstream from problem framing and work planning through analysis, recommendation, implementation planning, and stakeholder presentation.
- Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, forecasts, and decision-support tools using structured assumptions, sound financial judgment, and appropriate data-governance practices.
- Integrate and analyze financial, operational, and consumer data from multiple sources to identify trends, performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and potential financial impact.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day Finance contact for the assigned workstream, gathering requirements, challenging assumptions, resolving data issues, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders on recommendations.
- Evaluate established finance processes, controls, reporting, and analytical tools; recommend and implement approved improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and decision usefulness.
- Translate analysis into concise, executive-ready materials; present a clear point of view and actionable recommendations to finance leaders and key stakeholders.
- Track agreed deliverables and, where implementation occurs during the program, assess outcomes against defined success measures and communicate results, risks, and follow-up actions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing an MBA or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Quantitative Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, with particular strength in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with analytical, visualization, database, or automation tools is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience applying financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, scenario analysis, or business-performance analysis to a defined business problem.
- Experience integrating and analyzing large or complex data sets from multiple sources, assessing data quality, and communicating data-driven conclusions.
- Working knowledge of financial statements, management reporting, financial planning processes, data governance, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex analysis, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence stakeholder decisions.
- Ability to independently plan work, manage multiple priorities, resolve non-routine issues, work through ambiguity, and deliver accurate outputs within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of a workstream, collaborate across functions, and move recommendations toward execution with limited supervision.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Qualifications
- Hourly Salary: $37-$41/Hour