Summer 2027

Financial Analyst Intern

Posted on 8/21/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$28/hr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Minneapolis, MN, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • Candidates must be current students working toward an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Candidates must demonstrate leadership, collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Candidates must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Candidates must have strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Candidates must be curious, adaptable, and committed to ongoing learning and growth.
  • Candidates must have working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including intermediate-level Excel.
Responsibilities
  • Apply financial knowledge in a project-based internship focused on technology, property investments, budgeting, sales forecasting, or financial modeling and reporting.
  • Gain exposure to various Financial Planning and Analysis teams through job shadows, mentorship, and senior leader and alumni panels.
  • Manage a project from start to finish.
  • Present project results to leadership within the business.

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026 plan targets $5 billion remodels and 30 new stores.
  • June 24, 2026 back-to-school launches used LoveShackFancy, Hollister, Owala, and Poppi.
  • January 7, 2026 wellness expansion added 30% more items and premium exclusives.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 marked Target's fourth straight quarter of declining comparable sales.
  • March 26, 2026 AFT boycott and anti-ICE backlash hit brand trust.
  • Amazon and Walmart keep outgunning Target on price, assortment, and digital convenience.

What makes Target unique

  • Target pairs style-led merchandising with mass-market pricing and convenience.
  • March 2026 investor day expanded owned brands, trend-tracking technology, and faster assortments.
  • Target runs 1,980 stores plus same-day pickup and delivery infrastructure.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%