Summer 2025 Internship - Financial Planning & Analysis

About Ovative Group

Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.

At Ovative, we don't just track data, we redefine success. How do we do it? Our proprietary MarTech platform, EMRge helps businesses transform marketing into a driver of sustainable growth. Powered by Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), our differentiated approach to holistic media buying, planning, and measurement, EMRge is the first MarTech platform to measure businesses holistically. We're all about raising the bar every day, and it shows. Our work has been recognized by organizations like Digiday, Google, Inc. 5000, USA Today, and Search Engine Land.

Summer 2025 Internship – Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any other locations at this time)

Internship Dates: 12 weeks between May 27, 2025 – August 15, 2025

This job requires permanent US work authorization. We are unable to accept candidates with temporary work authorization (e.g. CPT, OPT), nor candidates who will require work visa sponsorship (now or in the future).

The Internship Experience

• Support Forecasting & Budgeting: Assist in preparing monthly forecasts, track performance, and analyze variances to provide actionable insights for leadership.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, verify, and organize financial data from multiple sources to create reports and dashboards that highlight key trends and performance metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in meetings with finance leaders and other departments to understand business drivers and share relevant financial insights.
• Financial Modeling & Ad Hoc Projects: Contribute to various modeling exercises, scenario analyses, and ad hoc projects designed to inform strategic decision-making.
• Mentorship & Professional Growth: Work closely with managers and mentors to develop analytical skills, gain exposure to industry best practices, and build a solid foundation in FP&A.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Visualization: Provide timely and accurate financial reports for leadership, ensuring data integrity and clear presentation. Collaborate with technical teams to define reporting requirements, design future solutions, and troubleshoot issues.
• Analysis & Modeling: Conduct assumptions-based modeling, variance analyses, and ad hoc financial scenarios to support strategic decisions. Identify opportunities to improve existing reporting metrics and processes.
• Data Maintenance: Maintain clean financial datasets, regularly update models, and streamline data collection across multiple platforms to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.
• Strategic Projects: Own the design, testing, and outputs of the long-range financial projection model. Support cross-functional initiatives and high-priority projects that enhance FP&A’s impact.
• Team & Culture: Contribute to a transparent, ethical, and collaborative work environment by staying engaged, curious, and accountable. Take on ad hoc tasks as needed to support overall team objectives.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Interns will be expected to contribute 40 hours/week through the 11-week internship, May 27 – August 15, in our Minneapolis office.
• Analytical Mindset: Skilled at dissecting complex problems and using data-driven insights.
• Effective Communication: Able to convey information clearly and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Delivers accurate, consistent outputs.
• Self-Starter: Takes ownership of projects from start to finish.
  
  

Pay Transparency

At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into two core components of your total compensation package: Hourly Rate and Benefits.

For our Intern position, our compensation is $25/hr.

Benefits Of Working At Ovative Group

We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.

Culture

Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for eight years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential.

Compensation And Insurance

We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix.

We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit.

Tangible Amenities We Enjoy

• Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI
• Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams.
• Flexible paid vacation policy
• 401k match program
• Top-notch health insurance options
• Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan
• Sabbatical program
• Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program
• Shenanigan’s Day
  
  

Working at Ovative won’t be easy, but if you like getting your hands dirty, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it’ll be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you!