2026 Summer Intern - Finance

Summer 2026 Finance Internship

Your work shapes the world at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat dealers for machines, engines, Solar gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa.

As a Finance intern at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial), you will be assigned to a specific department and given at least one project to work on for the duration of the internship. You will be expected to use your analytical skills and work independently. At the end of the summer, you will prepare and deliver a presentation to management on the details of your project. You'll gain professional and personal growth through the program, and you will also have opportunities to interact with senior leaders and other interns through group activities such as social events and leader presentations.

Responsibilities

Establish working relationships with a variety of functional areas across the company. Maintain and / or develop reports with minimal instruction and translate data into meaningful information. Analyze financial and / or technical data and market trends as it relates to the business. Contribute strategically and provide recommendations for process enhancements.

Skill Descriptors

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Relationship Management : Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Analytical Thinking : Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Internship Location

Nashville, TN

Internship Program Dates

June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Internship Program Qualifications

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university / college in one of the following degree programs : Business majors (Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management & Business Analytics) or other relevant degrees at the time of application and throughout the program. Minimum 3.0 / 4.0 Cumulative GPA. Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Desired Program Qualifications

Have 90 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.

Additional Information

This is a 40-hour per week assignment, Monday through Friday, lasting 9 weeks in the summer. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.

Summary Pay Range

$22.50 - $39.00

Intern Hour Rate

An intern's hourly rate is based on the major / degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits

The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible : Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Day Housing Provided Medical coverage Voluntary benefits