Finance Intern, US Financial Reporting

Finance Intern, US Financial Reporting

Exton, PA | Hartford, CT

Are you ready to explore a career that’s all about solving real-world problems and making a difference? AXA XL offers a unique 10-week paid Finance internship designed to sharpen your skills, broaden your industry knowledge, and give you real-world experience working alongside some of the most talented professionals and leaders in the field. This is your chance to see how we create innovative insurance solutions for mid‑sized companies and global multinationals.

This isn’t just an internship — it’s your launching pad. You’ll gain real-world experience, meet inspiring professionals, and discover what it takes to succeed in a fast‑moving industry. Plus, you’ll be part of a welcoming, innovative Finance team that values your ideas and efforts.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Learn from the Best:
  Gain insight into the roles of finance professionals across underwriting.
• Hands-On
  
  Experience:
  
  Contribute to meaningful, cross‑functional projects that showcase your skills and culminate in a final presentation to Senior Leadership.
• Discover Our Business:
  Develop an understanding of AXA XL’s retail insurance and reinsurance operations.
• Network & Grow:
  Connect with leaders and technical specialists across the company through intern events, activities, and daily interactions.
• Collaborate & Innovate:
  Work in a highly collaborative environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and problem‑solving.
• Local IFRS accounting & reporting, MD&A’s, board presentations, expense analysis, budgets, forecasts, and assist with ad hoc Finance requests while utilizing Microsoft Office, Oracle Hyperion among other reporting tools.
• Analyze Financial Results:
  Assist in the preparation and analysis of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and Balance Sheet reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Support Financial Close
  
  Activities:
  
  Participate in month‑end and quarter‑end close processes and help ensure timely reporting.
• Build Reporting Insights:
  Create and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools.
• Evaluate Performance Trends:
  Identify trends, variances, and key drivers within financial results and prepare supporting analysis for stakeholders.
• Complete cross‑functional team project culminating in a final presentation to Senior leadership.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Accounting

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Clear communication and a passion for learning.
• Leadership experience—show us you can inspire and motivate.
• A curious mindset, eager to explore new ideas and tackle challenges.
• A commitment to doing your best and being accountable.
• Openness to feedback, ready to learn, adapt, and develop new skills.
• A keen interest in understanding the insurance industry and a drive to succeed.
• Strong interest in financial reporting, accounting, and the analysis of Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet results.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn Power BI and other reporting and data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Authorization to work legally in the country where the internship is located.

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid‑sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. A changing E&S world needs new answers and we’re here to help find them. As a “top 10” carrier in the E&S marketplace, we have the…