Financial Analyst Intern - Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2027)

August 29, 2026

This position is an internship that starts in Summer 2027. Starting Hourly Rate $28.00 per hour.The Financial Analyst Development Program (FADP), is a 3-year initiative thoughtfully designed to lay a strong foundation for a successful career in financial analysis. Through a series of curated experiences, the program aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders at Target by focusing on three core pillars: strengthening financial acumen, fostering continual learning & career development, and building meaningful connections within both the program cohort and the broader FP&A organization. Right now, we’re hiring Finance Interns for a 10-week, project based program.During your internship, you’ll gain a realistic job preview into the world of Finance at Target and insight into the day-to-day role of a Financial Analyst. You’ll apply your knowledge in a project-based internship focused on: technology, property investments, budgeting, sales forecasting, or financial modeling/reporting. We’ll be supporting you along the way with extensive training and robust development to help you grow as a strong FADP Intern. This includes exposure to various areas of our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams through job shadows, mentorship, and senior leader/alumni panels. You will manage a project from start to finish, and culminate your summer experience by presenting your results to leadership within your business.Application and Eligibility Requirements: <ul><li>Current student working towards an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting</li><li>Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills </li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills   </li><li>Strong planning and organizational skills   </li><li>Curious, adaptable, and committed to ongoing learning and growth</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (intermediate level of Excel) </li></ul>Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at <a target="_blank" href="https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits">https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits</a>.Benefits EligibilityPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_G | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_GAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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