2027 Summer Corporate Intern, Finance at Caterpillar

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Finance Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities.

We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Internship Program Details: During the Corporate Finance Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience and contribute to real-world projects in one or more of the following areas including; Corporate Cash Management, Employee

Benefits

• Fund Management, Foreign Exchange/Commodities Risk Management, Corporate Funding, Accounts Receivables or Supplier Finance.
• As a finance intern, you will perform the same tasks as our Entry Level Finance Analysts.
• Session Dates: Summer 2027: 5/17/2027 - 8/06/2027 This is a 40-hour-per-week onsite work assignment, Monday through Friday, lasting 12 weeks in the summer.
• What you will get: Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience: Comprehensive internship orientation Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities Product Demonstration Mentorship Programs Various social events Networking with leadership Business skill building Career discussion with leaders and experts Thousands of Caterpillar employees come to work every day.
• While they perform their daily tasks, they’re contributing to the work of a powerful global team.
• At Caterpillar, we know that innovation happens step-by-step, piece-by-piece, person-by-person.
• Everyone has a vital role to play in our organization.
• Modest, small projects can grow and evolve into groundbreaking, world-changing technologies, machines, services, and more through collaboration and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Caterpillar couldn’t be the company it is today without the men and women who shape it by producing their best work.
• Because employees power the success of Caterpillar, the company is committed to empowering the success of the employees.
• When employees win, so does Caterpillar.
• What You Will Do: Our Finance Professionals deliver a wide range of financial management directions and services to a variety of business partners including suppliers, subsidiaries, business units, dealers, and customers.
• The Finance Analyst role will allow you opportunities in a variety of finance-related areas.
• Managing multi-currency cash flows.
• Managing foreign exchange/commodity risk.
• Execute an investment strategy for our multi-billion-dollar retirement fund.
• Analyze the financial strength of suppliers and work with our worldwide dealers to improve their financial results.
• Internship Program

Qualifications

Must be currently pursuing a degree at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following programs: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related Technology field, at the time of application and throughout the program. Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (both Finance GPA & Cumulative GPA). 12 completed semester hours at a 4-year university prior to the start of the internship. If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.

Top Candidates Will Also Have: Previous finance internship and/or work experience. Completed junior year of finance coursework by the start of the internship. Strong initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Financial Markets: Knowledge of the products, types, competitors, customer base, major issues and regulatory considerations in the financial markets; ability to apply financial market knowledge to various business environments.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Planning And Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations Final Details: If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application. Also, frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Summary Pay Range: $22.50 - $40.25 Intern Hourly Rate: An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship. Intern

Benefits

• The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Day Housing Stipend Relocation Assistance Medical coverage Voluntary

Benefits

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Posting Dates: September 7, 2026 - October 12, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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