Finance Intern: Forecasting & Analytics

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation is offering a paid, 10-week summer internship for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. You’ll gain hands-on experience with accounts receivable/payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets, plus exposure to tax compliance and research.

You’ll work onsite with the accounting team, participate in forecasting, monthly close, cash forecasting, and cross-functional finance projects, gaining practical skills and mentorship throughout

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time-management and prioritization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs), Word, Outlook.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Hyperion and SmartView is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in forecast, monthly/quarterly business reporting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities for the organizations they support
• Develop weekly cash forecast and track actual cash receipts
• Work through cross-functional relationships within the organization and facilitate communication between the functions within finance to ensure accurate and predictive financial information is communicated throughout the organization
• Understand key business unit operating metrics/drivers and measure performance to established metrics
• Responsible for forecast accuracy and monitoring countermeasures.
• Assist in the development of annual operating plans and long-range plans and capital planning processes
• Potentially participate in monthly evaluations of inventory balance, developing report for Operations on inventory trends and inventory turns, and subject to monthly evaluations of excess and obsolete inventory (E&O)
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships with Operations, Program Management, Engineering & Supply Chain

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Analytical skills

Time management

Excel PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

SAP

Hyperion

SmartView

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Textron Aviation is offering a paid, 10-week summer internship for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. You’ll gain hands-on experience with accounts receivable/payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets, plus exposure to tax compliance and research.

You’ll work onsite with the accounting team, participate in forecasting, monthly close, cash forecasting, and cross-functional finance projects, gaining practical skills and mentorship throughout