Finance Transformation Intern

Overview

About the Role & Team
IDC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Transformation Intern to join our Finance team in Boston. This 6-month, full-time opportunity provides hands-on experience at the intersection of change management, communications, and strategic transformation within a global technology insights company.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design, planning, and rollout of change management frameworks and communication plans for Finance’s ongoing transformation initiatives, including post-ERP unification and the AI Native journey.
• Develop and help distribute regular Finance organizational communications, including newsletters, updates, and leadership talking points, that keep employees informed and engaged through continuous transformation.
• Help build content and materials, including guides, FAQs, training decks, and playbooks, that support capability building and adoption of new tools, processes, and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Support stakeholder engagement and change readiness activities, including gathering feedback and helping identify risks or resistance points across Finance teams.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of town halls, leadership briefings, and other forums that reinforce transformation messaging.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Communications, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging across transformation work streams.
• Track and help report on transformation milestones, communication effectiveness, and change adoption progress.
• Develop presentations, one-pagers, and workflow documentation to support executive decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in change management and communication processes.

What You Bring

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Change Management, Finance, or a related field (Northeastern University students strongly encouraged to apply).

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) and communication or project management tools (e.g., Canva, SharePoint, Smartsheet) is a plus.
• Genuine interest in AI and digital transformation, and in how organizations adapt to new technology and new ways of working.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how change management and communications enable large-scale organizational transformation.
• Develop and execute effective internal communications supporting the Finance leadership team.
• Gain hands-on exposure to a real-world post-ERP unification effort and an organization’s AI Native journey.
• Strengthen skills in stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and change readiness planning.
• Gain exposure to the structure and strategy of a corporate Finance organization and the role of the CFO's Office.

Work Environment

Location:

Boston, MA – Remote position, with the option to work from the Boston office if preferred.

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week). Consideration for part-time also feasible for right candidate.

Regular collaboration with global colleagues and participation in team and leadership meetings.

Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the…