Co-Op Business Transformation Consultant – Finance 2027

IBM Consulting offers a career built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration with visionaries across industries. You’ll work to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for leading companies, leveraging IBM’s strategic partner ecosystem and technology platforms, including Software and Red Hat. Success in IBM Consulting is driven by curiosity, a quest for knowledge, and the ability to challenge norms and develop creative solutions that create ground-breaking impact for clients. Our culture emphasizes evolution, empathy, and long-term career growth, embracing your unique skills and experience.

About the role

During your co-op, you will work alongside IBM consultants to support finance transformation engagements for clients across industries. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to how organizations redesign financial processes, adopt new technologies, and drive strategic outcomes. IBM prioritizes continuous learning and mentorship, and high-performing co-ops may advance to the full-time Associates program after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis and redesign of core finance processes (e.g., record-to-report, procure-to-pay, financial planning & analysis) to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in workshops and client meetings to gather requirements, document findings, and synthesize information into actionable insights.
• Contribute to process improvement models and support the development of business cases and solution recommendations.
• Gain hands-on experience with transformation teams and ERP-related initiatives; translate financial requirements into client-relevant terms and support KPI tracking.
• Work on enterprise-wide data integrations and other initiatives, driving adoption of KPI impact with key client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a university degree with a track record of academic success (preferred majors: Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, MIS, or related fields).
• Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and passion for actively seeking new knowledge, embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints.
• Interest in finance transformation, ERP systems, or business process consulting.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session (fall/spring semesters) and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks (e.g., summer).

Skills

• Foundational understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, or finance operations through coursework or extracurricular activities.
• Exposure to ERP concepts or financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) through coursework, personal projects, or student organizations.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) for financial reporting or business storytelling.

Schedule

Year-long co-op at Penn State University Park, starting May 2027. Work up to 20 hrs/week during classes and up to 40 hrs/week during academic breaks.