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This role has potential for conversion into the full-time MBA Corporate Finance Development Program for those that successfully complete the internship and required education. And qualified interns will be eligible for Lowe's housing benefit.
Finance (MBA) Internship
Our Finance teams are fiscal experts, keeping our business on track with our financial goals. Our Finance Internship program is dedicated to developing the next class of finance professionals. Join Lowe's as an intern and use your talent and drive to make an impact on our team.
The Finance MBA internship will consist of a project-based assignment to broaden learning, experience, organizational knowledge, and business acumen.
Areas of Learning
Store Operations
This area serves as the primary Finance partner for specific regions within the US Home Improvement business unit as well as a financial steward in the organization by partnering with store leadership to optimize the financial outcomes of decisions
Provide general analysis and decision support within the Store Operations team
Exposure to financial forecasting and planning processes that result in quarterly forecast updates, annual plans, and long-range plans
Merchandise Finance
Analyze merchandising initiatives and their impact on the P&L with a focus on Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory
Exposure to projects that may include Product Line Reviews, Forecasting and Planning Processes and/or Vendor Forum preparation
Partner cross functionally across Finance, Merchandising and Inventory teams
Supply Chain Finance
Analyze operational impacts to financial performance and assist in updating Supply Chain executive reporting
Building financial valuations for long term supply chain capital investments
Gain understanding of a Global complex Supply Chain operation
Tech & Online Finance
Enable better decision making and investment prioritization within the Technology and Digital Commerce organizations through providing timely, meaningful analysis on business performance
Provide analysis, insights and reporting that help provide visibility into the Total cost of ownership for technology products and evaluate the business value being delivered by new Tech capabilities
Evaluate financial performance by analyzing sales and margin trends and key performance indicators (traffic, conversion, average order value) in order to drive digital commerce growth
Shared Services Finance
Perform financial analyses and provide decision support to the global General Admin (GA) functions including Finance, Human Resources and Legal to optimize their operating costs
Monitor financial trends, perform risk opportunity analysis, and contribute to the generation of regular business performance reports to Senior management
Gain general knowledge of the process and support the team in developing schedules and templates to help with reporting and analysis
Financial & Credit Services
Conduct research and analysis to identify industry trends and best practices in driving in-store credit execution and customer satisfaction for our credit programs
Assist in program development by developing and validating business cases as well as identify areas of opportunity
Leverage customer feedback, business insights, and disciplined analytical approach to drive continuous improvement, optimize customer satisfaction, and maximize financial performance of Lowe's Private Label Credit program
Corporate FP&A
Gain exposure to key FP&A processes, including Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan, forecast and quarterly earnings release analysis
Facilitate the financial governance processes such as capital allocation and initiative management
Assist in the development of executive reporting and insights by communicating the key drivers of performance to executive leadership team
Analyze macroeconomic indicators, industry insights, customer data and financial results to help identify actionable insights and recommendations, translating insights into clear visualizations
Education and/or Experience:
Currently pursuing an MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Economics, or related field from an accredited university with expected graduation dates of December 2025 or May 2026
Proficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point) and other analytics programs or systems
Strong collaborative, analytical, problem solving, financial modeling and communication skills, along with financial and business acumen are required
Relevant exposure or experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance or Corporate Accounting experience are a plus, as is experience in a leadership position at work or within a campus
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.