Finance & Data Analytics Intern

Virginia Commercial Space; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program seeks a Financial Analyst Intern to support finance and accounting teams with financial data analysis, reporting, and process improvements. You will help with reconciliations, variance analyses, and dashboard creation to track performance metrics in a hands-on learning environment.

The internship offers exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite), Excel, and Power BI, requiring a degree-seeking student enrolled at least half-time, with a bias toward

Qualifications

• Basic concepts of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel proficiency with VB scripting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial reports and KPIs.
• Identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis.
• Collect, validate, and reconcile financial data from multiple sources.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify inefficiencies and support process improvements.
• Respond to ad-hoc analyses and support financial models.
• Learn and use ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), Excel, and Power BI.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations on cross-functional projects.
• Conduct market or industry research to support business cases.
• Document processes and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

MS Office

VB coding in Excel

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree enrollment

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program seeks a Financial Analyst Intern to support finance and accounting teams with financial data analysis, reporting, and process improvements. You will help with reconciliations, variance analyses, and dashboard creation to track performance metrics in a hands-on learning environment.

The internship offers exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite), Excel, and Power BI, requiring a degree-seeking student enrolled at least half-time, with a bias toward