Intern - Commercial Financial Analyst

Develops, interprets and implements revenue and cost levels of estimates for pricing opportunities. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance related to the pricing model. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for the pricing model and expected results. Performs research and studies in the areas of pricing trends, reasons for wins and losses, and actual results versus the pro forma pricing model.

Internship Details:

• The internship will begin January 11, 2027.
• Interns will work approximately 20-25 hours per week during the school year, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks.
• Anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or December 2027.
• Applicants for this internship position with Acxiom in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Acxiom (i.e., H-1B visa, F-1 visa [CPT/OPT], TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

About Acxiom

Acxiom helps the world's leading brands use data, technology, and analytics to drive business growth. Behind every client opportunity is a team of finance professionals who ensure our solutions are financially sound, competitively priced, and aligned with both client needs and company strategy.

As a Pricing & Commercial Finance Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the financial analysis and pricing activities that help shape business decisions and drive revenue growth.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented student who is interested in building a career in corporate finance, commercial finance, pricing, or business analytics.

In this role, you will support the Pricing and Commercial Finance team by assisting with financial analysis, pricing models, research, and reporting. You'll gain exposure to how companies evaluate business opportunities, develop pricing strategies, and balance revenue growth with profitability.

This internship is ideal for students who enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, analyzing data, and translating insights into business recommendations.

What You'll Do

• Assist in developing and maintaining pricing models for business opportunities
• Support revenue, cost, and profitability analyses for prospective and existing client engagements
• Research pricing trends, competitive market information, and industry benchmarks
• Help evaluate actual business results against forecasts and assumptions
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Strategy teams on pricing-related projects
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and recommendations for business stakeholders
• Analyze data and identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks
• Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives
• Learn how commercial and financial decisions influence business performance

What We're Looking For - Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
• Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Related field
• Strong academic performance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Preferred Qualifications
• Coursework in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or business analytics
• Experience working with large datasets, financial models, or analytical projects
• Familiarity with Excel functions, pivot tables, and data visualization tools
• Interest in pricing strategy, commercial finance, FP&A, or business analytics

Successful candidates often have experience with:

• Finance or investment clubs
• Business case competitions
• Analytics or data visualization projects
• Economics or finance research projects
• Student leadership organizations
• Consulting clubs
• Entrepreneurship programs
• Previous internships in finance, accounting, sales operations, business analysis, or analytics
• Advanced Excel, statistics, or financial modeling coursework

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in corporate pricing and commercial finance
• Exposure to real-world business opportunities and financial decision-making
• Experience building and analyzing financial models
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
• Development of analytical, business partnering, and communication skills
• Exposure to revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, and pricing strategy
• A strong foundation for future careers in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Pricing, Accounting, Strategy, or Business Analytics

Primary Location City/State:

Homebased - Conway, Arkansas

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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