Finance Intern (Summer)

Standard Aero; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

StandardAero in Scottsdale, AZ offers a paid Finance Intern position for 10-12 weeks on a part-time schedule. You will support general accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making alongside finance leadership.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, with knowledge of accounting principles and Excel. Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills are required to succeed in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with basic accounting software or accounting spreadsheets
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Demonstrated excellent customer service
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Self-directed, results-oriented and able to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries and month-end reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and statements by product line and customer.
• Support annual operating plan schedules as needed.
• Contribute to data collection and reporting accuracy.
• Filing and general administrative tasks.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support development of management reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (in progress)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. At our Scottsdale, AZ office, you will be trained by the world's best. Bring your strong work-ethic, and a hunger for learning - we'll teach you the rest.

What's it like at StandardAero

Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we'll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.

As a Finance Intern at StandardAero, you will gain hands-on industry experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with our teams that raise the standard of excellence. This individual will support our Scottsdale headquarters with process improvement, day-to-day general clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping functions to facilitate successful financial processes and ensure continuity of operations. Additionally, you'll partner with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making while gaining exposure to financial systems, tools and best practices used in a global organization.

This is a 10-12-week, paid internship and part-time basis.

What you'll do:

• Assist with various general accounting activities, including preparing journal entries and
  reconciling general ledger accounts at month end close
• Assist with various financial data and reports, including sales and gross margin reports by
  customer and product line financial statements
• Assist with annual operating plan schedules as needed
• Assist in various other reports and summaries as needed
• Assist with data collection as assigned to ensure adherence to company policies and
  procedures
• Performs filing and general administrative tasks
• Assist with monthly and quarterly budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Prepare and support development of: Management Reports, Dashboards, and Executive-level presentation
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate: Business Performance, Trends & Key Drivers, Strategic Drivers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (commercial, operations, accounting, program management) to: Understand business drivers, Support leadership decision-making, and improve financial processes and reporting efficiency
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives within FP&A.
• Participate in ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic projects.
• Performs other related duties as required

Position Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Graduate/Masters degree students can be considered as well.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with basic accounting software or accounting spreadsheets
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel
• Demonstrated excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written format
• Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and a focus on delivery
• Self-directed, results-oriented, and flexible
• Works well under pressure and adheres to tight deadlines
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Ability to view computer monitor for long periods

Preferred Characteristics:

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, primarily Excel
• Familiar with Power BI, Oracle systems, or other ERP's (SAP)