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Starting hourly rate range : $19.05 - 29.95 Per hour
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**Intern, Finance (Mechanical)**
This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.
**Job Summary**
The Financial Intern is responsible for providing financial oversight for the mechanical Business Unit (BU). This position provides financial insights to build an improved business model, proactively driving value through informed and insightful decision-making, fostering a culture of cost consciousness, control, simplification, and continuous improvement. The Financial Intern - Mechanical interacts with individuals internal to CN. Within the organization, the incumbent liaises primarily with Financial Planning, Net Ops & Transportation Managers, Senior Managers and Directors.
**Main Responsibilities**
+ Assist in budgeting, forecasting and analyzing capital and operating expenses
+ Prepare year-end outlook (YEO) based on actual results and spending trends, and drive cost improvements with support from senior financial partners
+ Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on expenditures and key performance metrics, including various analysis as required
+ Monitor, analyze and explain monthly operating results against budget and forecast
+ Preparation and distribution of financial reports to BU, taxation and Accounting Property
+ Preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
+ Perform balance sheet account reconciliations
+ Participate in contract renewals
+ Assist in management of accrued liabilities in compliance with corporate accounting rules
+ Prepare business cases, benefits identification and quantification and ROI analysis
**Requirements**
Experience
+ Financial Planning experience
+ Experience in budgeting, forecasting, preparing business cases and productivity reports
+ Accounting experience in journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports
+ Experience working in a CN business unit*
+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
+ Advanced knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Essbase, business objects*
_*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset_
**Education**
+ Working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, or Business
+ Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or working towards*
+ Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) or working towards*
_*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered an asset._
**About CN**
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest ( , most inclusive ( and sustainable ( railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at **
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