Finance Intern

Paradies Lagardère; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is offering a Finance Intern position that provides hands-on experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. The role supports the Finance team with analysis, reporting, and accounting activities while collaborating with Operations, HR, Payroll, and other departments on financial initiatives.

The internship emphasizes developing skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, with exposure to cross-functional operations

Qualifications

• Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework, financial modeling, data analysis, or internship experience is a plus.
• Relevant coursework, technical projects, help desk experience, or prior internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting activities.
• Assist with variance analysis between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and presentations for leadership teams.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist in gathering and validating financial data from various departments.
• Help maintain budget files, forecasting models, and financial planning tools.
• Participate in financial reviews and business planning meetings.
• Assist in analyzing labor, sales, expense, and profitability trends.
• Support account reconciliations and financial record maintenance.
• Assist with invoice processing, expense tracking, and other financial transactions.
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests.
• Support data protection, privacy, and information security projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Payroll, and other departments on financial initiatives.
• Assist with process-improvement and automation projects.
• Participate in special projects related to cost management, profitability analysis, and business performance.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for management review.
• Create and update user guides, job aids, process documentation, and training materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration/Data Analytics degree

Rising senior with minimum 2.5 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting activities. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, and business decision support. The intern will gain exposure to cross-functional operations while contributing to initiatives that support financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

Duties And Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting activities.
• Assist with variance analysis between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and presentations for leadership teams.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Assist in gathering and validating financial data from various departments.
• Help maintain budget files, forecasting models, and financial planning tools.
• Participate in financial reviews and business planning meetings.
• Assist in analyzing labor, sales, expense, and profitability trends.

Accounting & Financial Operations

Support account reconciliations and financial record maintenance.

• Assist with invoice processing, expense tracking, and other financial transactions.
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests.
• Support data protection, privacy, and information security projects.

Business Partnership & Special Projects

Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and other departments on financial initiatives.

• Assist with process-improvement and automation projects.
• Participate in special projects related to cost management, profitability analysis, and business performance.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for management review.
• Create and update user guides, job aids, process documentation, and training materials.

Typical Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial analysis concepts.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to adapt positively to changing business needs.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, protect confidential information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, protect confidential information, and complete assignments with accuracy and follow-through.

Position Qualifications

• Legal Age: 18 Years
• Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework, financial modeling, data analysis, prior internship experience, or involvement in finance-related organizations is a plus.
• Relevant coursework, technical projects, help desk experience, or prior internship experience is a plus.