Amazon is seeking an analytical, motivated and forward-thinking Finance Intern. If you are interested to learn what makes a great Finance team member and enjoy building and working on projects that support our delivery for customers across diverse teams in multiple countries, Amazon is a great place to be. It’s a place where motivated employees thrive, and ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results. About this Internship
An Amazon Finance Internship will provide you with an unforgettable experience in a dynamic and international environment and will serve as a superb introduction to finance and data analysis within the operational business.
Our Finance Internships are varied, and you could have the opportunity to join one of the following teams: Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance & Controlling, Operations Finance, Transportation Finance or Infrastructure Finance.
This internship is an educational opportunity, where you will apply your analytical skills and bias for action, to complete an impactful project that will support your own learning in the Finance Analyst function, as well as the team’s success (and ultimately our customers). You will assist with gathering data and finding out the exact trend that can be acted upon to reduce cost and/or improve efficiency. You will be involved in reporting, forecasting and building KPI dashboards that will support an entire business unit in their decision-making process. You will gain invaluable first-hand experience in improving accuracy alongside automating tools and processes. You can also expect to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship.
About the team
If you’re insatiably curious and always want to learn more, then you’ve come to the right place. Depending on your location, country, job status and other requirements, some or all of the following benefits may be available to you as an intern.
• Competitive pay
• Impactful project and internship/role deliverables
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns
• Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions.
• Mentorship and career development
If you’re successful during your internship, you could be considered for a graduate role after finishing your university studies
This is a 12-month internship.- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a graduation date of 2026 or a recent graduate (within the last 6 months)
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables, complex formulas)
- Results driven with analytical capability and the ability to innovate and simplify current process and practices
- A team player and enjoy working in an international environment
- Fluent written and verbal communication in English- Data visualization skills, such as proficiency in Tableau, QlikView, PowerPivot, or MicroStrategy
- Oracle, VBA and MySQL/SQL knowledge
- Ability to pay attention to detail, to do in-depth data mining, and to follow a methodical approach to work while also seeking to understand the big picture
- Experience in financial planning, financial reporting and/or root cause analysis
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
