Finance Internship Program - 2026 | 12-Week Guaranteed Placement

Overview

*Available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth

Accelerate your career in finance with Readygrad's Finance Internship Program, designed to provide hands-on experience across financial analysis, reporting, and corporate finance environments.

This internship is ideal for students and graduates seeking practical finance work experience, exposure to financial modelling, and job-ready analytical skills in Australia.

Program Fee: $2,500 (incl. GST)
Flexible payment plans available - 6 instalments of $417

What's Included

• Career coaching with finance industry professionals
• Finance resume & interview preparation
• Internship Success Toolkit access
• Guaranteed 12-week Finance internship placement
• Dedicated industry mentor
• Insurance coverage
• Internship certification
• Ongoing career support

Since 2012, Readygrad has partnered with corporate finance teams, investment firms, accounting practices, and professional services organisations, delivering real workplace finance experience.

Key Responsibilities - Finance Intern

Develop job-ready financial and analytical capabilities while supporting real business functions.
Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with financial analysis and financial modelling
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Conducting financial and market research
• Preparing management reports and presentations
• Supporting month-end and financial close processes
• Assisting with investment analysis and business cases
• Supporting data analysis and financial dashboards

This internship builds exposure to corporate finance operations, strategic decision-making, and commercial performance analysis.

Tools & Systems Exposure
Interns may gain experience using:

• Microsoft Excel (advanced modelling & pivot tables)
• Power BI / Tableau dashboards
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle - exposure dependent on host company)
• Financial planning & reporting tools
• CRM & revenue tracking systems

Finance Areas of Exposure

Depending on placement, interns may gain experience in:

• Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
• Corporate finance
• Investment analysis
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Commercial finance
• Business performance reporting

Who Should Apply?
This program is suited to:

• Finance, Accounting, or Economics students & graduates
• Business or Commerce majors specialising in finance
• International graduates seeking Australian finance experience
• Applicants pursuing Financial Analyst or Graduate Finance roles

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong numerical & analytical skills
• Advanced Excel capability
• Commercial awareness
• Attention to detail
• Interest in financial decision-making
• Motivation to build a corporate finance career

Why Choose Readygrad for Your Finance Internship?

• 1 in 3 interns receive job offers from host companies
• 30,000+ interns placed since 2012
• 6,000+ employer partners nationwide
• 10+ years of graduate employability expertise
• 98% report improved job search outcomes
• 5★ Google rating (270+ reviews)

We focus on employment outcomes — helping you transition into roles such as:

• Financial Analyst
• Graduate Finance Officer
• Commercial Analyst
• FP&A Analyst

Each intern receives a dedicated Mentor and Placement Consultant, providing career coaching, technical guidance, and employability support throughout the placement.