Intern - Commercial Financial Analyst

Develops, interprets and implements revenue and cost levels of estimates for pricing opportunities. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance related to the pricing model. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for the pricing model and expected results. Performs research and studies in the areas of pricing trends, reasons for wins and losses, and actual results versus the pro forma pricing model.
Internship Details:
- The internship will begin January 11, 2027.
- This internship is based in our Conway, Arkansas office, and interns are expected to work onsite.
- Interns will work approximately 20–25 hours per week during the school year, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks.
- Anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or December 2027.
- Applicants for this internship position with Acxiom in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Acxiom (i.e., H-1B visa, F-1 visa [CPT/OPT], TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).
About Acxiom
Acxiom helps the world's leading brands use data, technology, and analytics to drive business growth. Behind every client opportunity is a team of finance professionals who ensure our solutions are financially sound, competitively priced, and aligned with both client needs and company strategy.
As a Pricing & Commercial Finance Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the financial analysis and pricing activities that help shape business decisions and drive revenue growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented student who is interested in building a career in corporate finance, commercial finance, pricing, or business analytics.
In this role, you will support the Pricing and Commercial Finance team by assisting with financial analysis, pricing models, research, and reporting. You'll gain exposure to how companies evaluate business opportunities, develop pricing strategies, and balance revenue growth with profitability.
This internship is ideal for students who enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, analyzing data, and translating insights into business recommendations.
What You'll Do
Assist in developing and maintaining pricing models for business opportunities
Support revenue, cost, and profitability analyses for prospective and existing client engagements
Research pricing trends, competitive market information, and industry benchmarks
Help evaluate actual business results against forecasts and assumptions
Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Strategy teams on pricing-related projects
Support preparation of reports, presentations, and recommendations for business stakeholders
Analyze data and identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks
Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives
Learn how commercial and financial decisions influence business performance
What We're Looking For - Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Related field
Strong academic performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or business analytics
Experience working with large datasets, financial models, or analytical projects
Familiarity with Excel functions, pivot tables, and data visualization tools
Interest in pricing strategy, commercial finance, FP&A, or business analytics
Successful candidates often have experience with:
Finance or investment clubs
Business case competitions
Analytics or data visualization projects
Economics or finance research projects
Student leadership organizations
Consulting clubs
Entrepreneurship programs
Previous internships in finance, accounting, sales operations, business analysis, or analytics
Advanced Excel, statistics, or financial modeling coursework
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience in corporate pricing and commercial finance
Exposure to real-world business opportunities and financial decision-making
Experience building and analyzing financial models
Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
Development of analytical, business partnering, and communication skills
Exposure to revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, and pricing strategy
A strong foundation for future careers in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Pricing, Accounting, Strategy, or Business Analytics
Primary Location City/State:
Homebased - Conway, Arkansas
Additional Locations (if applicable):
Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.
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