Intern, Financial Planning-Indigenous

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a Financial Planning Internship position.

This is afull-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

Job Summary

The Intern, Financial Planning is responsible for assisting Financial Partners in their responsibilities of supporting Transportation, Mechanical, Engineering, or Corporate functions through technological investments. Moreover, the position supports Financial Partners in their day-to-day responsibilities for planning, implementing, monitoring, managing, and controlling all financial activities related to the Technology function. Critical outcomes include supporting the leadership team with key financial insights and operational analytics. The incumbent has the opportunity to develop business acumen and skillsets for the elaboration of business cases driving CN's agenda, as well as value through informed and insightful decision-making and investment prioritization. The intern will have the ability to work with both theMechanical and CN's Forecasting Financial teams, advancing key projects todrive operational efficiency.

Major Responsibilities

Participate in the budgeting and planning process to be aligned with business needs, as well as communicated adequately with each budget owner

Ensure management reporting and financial management processes are accurate and relevant to business, as well as drive business performance

Manage financial impact of projects including the preparation of a business case, monitoring the project scope, timeline, budget, benefits, and explaining the variances

Ensure compliance to controls and good governance are in place and apply CN's best practices continue

Participate in processes improvement and optimization initiatives to deliver cost savings and efficiency gains.

Requirements

Inspires through impactful communication

Solves problems using analytical thinking

Planning and organization skills

Makes informed and timely decisions

Tracks metrics and is accountable

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Experience in data analytics and reporting*

Education

Working towards or having completed a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

This position is for students who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, CN is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples within its workforce in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.