What are the responsibilities and job description for the PMCF Analyst - Intern (2026) position at Plante Moran?
- Location: United States, Michigan, Southfield
- Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago
- Location: United States, Colorado, Denver Tech Center
PMCF is an investment bank providing merger and acquisition services to middle market companies throughout North America, Europe and Asia . Since being formed in 1995, our investment banking team has served a wide array of clients, including individual and family-owned businesses, large public companies, and private equity firms.
Our team of professionals has more than 230 years of industry experience and is organized by industry, with specializations in Industrials, Plastics & Packaging, Business Services, Technology & Software, Consumer/Food/Retail, and Healthcare. We bring up-market analysis, strategy, and capability to the middle market by:
- Fostering a deep and trusting relationship with each client.
- Providing continuous senior level involvement throughout the process.
- Identifying potential impact risk factors and creating mitigating strategies.
- Leveraging the deep industry experience.
- Providing on-the-ground global coverage through our international colleagues through Corporate Finance International.
Simultaneously, we maintain a culture of independence and senior-level involvement that supports our middle-market clients and their financial needs .
Your role.
You’ll help provide analytical and data driven components for the development of M&A transactions . Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Financial modeling, including entering historical financial information, forecasting future periods and developing sound assumptions after checking the model for validity and correctness.
- Industry and company research and analysis of data.
- Some preparation of the selling document text which may include the creation of charts and other visuals, financial data and formatting.
- Additional written communication responsibilities may include involvement in assembling, developing, and/or editing information requests, due diligence lists, confidentiality agreements, engagements letters, proposals and management presentations.
- Detail-oriented student with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills
- Thorough financial statement analysis skills.
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a high degree of initiative, poise, and confidentiality
- Demonstrates leadership qualities; driven to succeed
- Solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ( i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Preferred: Prior accounting or finance related internships
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance (or similar field) at an accredited college or university .
- Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
- Completion of introductory accounting and finance courses.
Expertise . Integrity. Results.
These qualities have led middle-market companies to put their trust in PMCF . Our professional team offers creative instincts and opportunities to grow and thrive in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding.
- We live and work by the Golden Rule
- We offer a work-life balance that is generally not available with large investment banks
- We have a promote from within mentality with opportunities for advancement
PMCF enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.
PMCF is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PMCF maintains a drug-free workplace.
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of PMCF .
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
