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Summer 2026 - Finance Intern

Looking for a game-changing opportunity to pull away from the competition and boost your career after college? We're always interested in attracting future talent to our team. Lids offers a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of sports, retail and fashion.

Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience.

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.

We currently operate 1,300+ locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.

Analyzing operational data from other departments to identify efficiencies

Performing financial modeling and analyzing corporate spend to identify cost-saving opportunities

Analyzing sales trends and update sales forecasts

Preparing ROI on capital projects and marketing initiatives

Partnering with inventory accounting teams to analyze systematic inventory flow to maximize cost efficiencies

Reconciling sales, tender, and chargeback data for both store and internet sales channels

Coordinating with other interns and team members on projects

Number oriented

Enjoy analyzing financial data and building reports

True team player

Strong communicator (verbal and written)

Innovative thinker

Proven ability to provide exceptional work and customer service

Proven leader and engaged student on campus

Passion for retail, sports, and business

For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and wither be a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a finance-related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university.

A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 6/1/26-7/31/26.

This internship is fully on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis - if not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer.

Expected to graduate between December of 2026 and May 2027 (Junior Status)

Competitive Pay

$200/week housing stipend for non-local interns

Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation

Participate in meaningful projects that drive business results

Executive exposure and mentorship

Professional development workshops

Daily collaboration with subject matter experts

Snack attacks, cold brew coffee on tap, sports on the TVs!

Casual work environment - Lids is a hat company after all!

40% associate discount

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