Finance Intern at Advance Auto Parts

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Partner with the Finance and Business Leadership team to address key challenges, potential business opportunities, and gather key financial information and insight
Access and integrate information/data from a variety of sources and bring it together into a structured environment for analytics and reporting
Work with multiple data sources to ensure availability and integrity of data
Improve processes and automation to expedite availability of information, consistency in results, and minimize the cost structure to support the organization’s growth
Employ analytical techniques to understand, analyze, and deliver recommendations to improve the business
Define and document core business metrics, definitions, and logic collaborating with business teams across the US
Present analysis, findings, and recommendations to key Finance and business leaders
Provide root/cause driver analysis to support decision-making by effectively communicating and translating the results into business insights and actions
Provide direction to functional partners across operating units as required, and to operating and senior management on matters involving addressing key challenges in Stores, Supply Chain, or across Corporate teams
Support recommendations and quantification of ROI across spend, acquisitions, or divestitures
Participate in the development of long-range financial forecasts and related budgets, considering alternative scenarios and economic prospects as appropriate
Provide fact-based financial analysis and business cases for proposed investments
Partner with internal customers and leadership to implement performance management
Research and provide external financial information on competitors and the industry

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial PlanningFP&ABudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingExcel

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this is a 10-week paid internship.

Where is the internship located and what is the schedule?

The internship is located in Raleigh, NC, with a part-time schedule of 34.5 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from May 26 to July 31, 2026.

What skills are needed for the Finance Intern role?

Key skills include being detail-oriented and analytical, with abilities to access and integrate data from multiple sources, employ analytical techniques for business recommendations, improve processes and automation, and collaborate with business teams.

What is the company culture like for interns?

The program fosters a fun, team-oriented environment with comprehensive orientation, dedicated mentors, peer relationships, professional development, and presentations to senior leaders.

What makes a strong candidate for this Finance Intern position?

Strong candidates are detail-oriented, analytical students eager to learn corporate finance, with interests in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, data integration, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.