Minneapolis Business Performance Improvement Intern - 2025

Protiviti

Dec 8, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Minneapolis

Requirements

Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Supply Chain, or other business majors)
Visa Status: All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
Graduation Status: Must be within one year of final graduation at time of internship
Technical Skills Desired of an entry-level Business Performance Improvement Consultant:
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including documentation of findings and recommendations
Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
A foundation in accounting and finance processes and objectives
Experience in tools such as Microsoft Office (particularly Project, Access, Excel and PowerPoint), Power BI, and Tableau
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL:
Strong academic background
Working in teams, as well as independently
Being creative and analytical
Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
Possessing excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development
Desiring to learn and a receptiveness to feedback and mentoring
Drive towards obtaining professional certifications

Responsibilities

Finance Performance Management: Provides custom solutions to help finance leaders address their current challenges and explore opportunities for continuous growth, delivering innovative solutions and supporting finance as a forward-thinking, strategic partner to the business. At the core, our methodology aligns people, processes, and technology to drive efficiency and productivity, enabling change and creating value for the entire organization.
Financial Reporting & Remediation Compliance: Helps companies reduce their risk of non-compliance, while limiting exposure to financial restatements and other costly non-routine situations. Our professionals provide the critical functional and project management expertise necessary to cost-effectively prepare for and manage non-routine situations such as restatements, mergers and IPOs. Protiviti’s team proactively monitors new accounting rules, alerts clients to changing requirements, and assists with addressing complex accounting or reporting challenges.
People Advisory & Organizational Change: Our professionals help companies with the people, talent and skills components of their business. We assist organizations in developing differentiated employee experiences to better attract, retain and engage talent. We also help organizations enable sustained behavior changes to support large scale initiatives.
Supply Chain: Protiviti’s operations and supply chain experts work closely with key stakeholders to integrate industry-leading practices and tailor business solutions to meet the organization’s needs.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Business Performance Improvement Internship at Protiviti?

The primary focus of the Business Performance Improvement Internship is to collaborate with clients to deliver solutions for complex business problems. Interns will gain experience across various industries while developing their technical capabilities and leadership qualities.

What can interns expect from the onboarding experience at Protiviti?

Interns can expect to participate in a Liftoff with Protiviti, which is an award-winning onboarding live-virtual experience that incorporates gamification. They will also attend The Intern Challenge, an experiential learning course aimed at helping them successfully transition into their internship role.

How does Protiviti support interns' professional growth during the internship?

Protiviti supports interns' professional growth by providing hands-on training in a nurturing environment, assigning specific project experiences that align with individual skills and career aspirations, and offering a network of advisors to help navigate challenges and celebrate milestones.

Will interns have opportunities to work with leaders at Protiviti?

Yes, interns will interact with leaders across the practice throughout their internship, which provides valuable networking opportunities and insights into the business.

What types of activities can interns engage in to build relationships during their internship?

Interns can engage in various activities such as joining committees, participating in employee network groups, and taking part in social, civic, and networking activities to build meaningful relationships within the firm and the community.

Are there opportunities for interns to explore different industries during their internship?

Yes, the internship experience is designed to immerse interns in a variety of industries and internal initiatives, allowing them to explore different areas and uncover hidden strengths.

What is the potential career path after completing the internship at Protiviti?

Interns may receive a preview of Foundations, Protiviti's innovative entry-level full-time career opportunity, which opens avenues for further experiences and learning in business operations, consulting, data, relationship building, technology, and innovation.

Is innovation encouraged within the Protiviti internship program?

Yes, innovation is encouraged at all career levels, and interns are invited to share their ideas and insights to contribute to problem-solving and the company's growth.

Protiviti

Global Business Consulting

Consulting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2002

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and our independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit through our network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries. Named to the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 60 percent of Fortune 1000 and 35 percent of Fortune Global 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.