Finance Data Science & Automation Intern
Location: Plano, Tx
Duration: 12 weeks
Start date: May 25th, 2027
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Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, L-1 and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position.
About this opportunity:
- Ericsson is seeking a motivated Finance Data Science & Automation Intern to support the growth of its North American business. The role offers exposure to Finance, Accounting, Commercial, Operations, and transformation teams while addressing complex business challenges through technology, automation, and data science.
- Interns will work in a fast-paced telecom environment shaped by emerging technologies, Network APIs, competition, and industry transformation. Ericsson is a global telecoms leader serving over 1,000 networks across 180+ countries and holds more than 50% of the U.S. wireless network market.
Join our Team
What you do:
As a Finance Data Science & Automation Intern, you will help modernize Finance by applying data science, AI, analytics, and automation to solve business problems. Working with Finance and cross-functional teams, you will build intelligent data solutions, improve data quality and governance, automate reporting, and develop AI-driven insights that enable faster, more informed business decisions.
Data Engineering & Governance
- Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines using SQL, Python, and automation tools.
- Improve data quality, governance, documentation, reporting standards, and metric definitions.
- Participating in discussion with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
AI, Automation & Advanced Analytics
- Apply AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to generate predictive and actionable insights.
- Develop AI agents and automation solutions to streamline reporting and decision support.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, forecast accuracy, and business performance through data-driven innovation.
Finance Analytics & Reporting
- Support Period End Closing (PEC) quality checks, reconciliations, and financial performance analysis.
- Build financial models, forecasts, and business cases to support decision-making.
- Develop Power BI dashboards and self-service analytics to drive business insights.
Business Partnership & Communication
- Prepare executive-ready insights, presentations, and recommendations for finance leadership.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
You will bring:
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Strong academic record and/or relevant internship, project, or research experience in finance, analytics, data, or business intelligence.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI (or similar BI/reporting tools).
- Exposure to AI/ML, predictive analytics, automation, or Generative AI is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms, APIs, Power Query, DAX, Azure, Fabric, or Databricks is desirable but not required.
- Understanding of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data quality, data modeling, and reporting concepts.
- Interest in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Understanding financial reporting, planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance metrics.
- Ability to translate data into actionable business insights while maintaining strong attention to accuracy, governance, and controls.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve ambiguous business problems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present technical and business insights clearly.
- Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, adaptability, integrity, and a continuous learning mindset.
- Effective collaborator with strong analytical, problem-solving, and results-oriented capabilities.
Eligibility requirements:
- 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Available for a full-time internship for 12 week
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Masters on a full-time basis at a 4-year college or university at the time of the internship
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
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Skills Required
- Actively pursuing or enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, business analytics, data science, computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Actively enrolled full-time in an accredited master's program at a four-year college or university during the internship.
- Minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Available for a full-time 12-week internship.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
- Understanding of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data quality, data modeling, and reporting concepts.
- Understanding of financial reporting, planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and business performance metrics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate data into actionable business insights with attention to accuracy, governance, and controls.
- Exposure to AI/ML, predictive analytics, automation, or Generative AI.
- Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms, APIs, Power Query, DAX, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or Databricks.
- Relevant internship, project, or research experience in finance, analytics, data, or business intelligence.
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage options are described as broad, with multiple medical plan choices (often three) plus dental and mental health resources. U.S. materials also reference PPO and HDHP options, and some teams contribute to HSAs.
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Retirement Support — U.S. postings outline a 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching that reaches 4% when employees contribute 5%. This combination is repeatedly listed in role postings and characterized as strong for the sector.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. job descriptions frequently cite up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental/adoption leave at 100% pay. These benefits are positioned as exceeding many U.S. corporate policies.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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