Financial Analyst Intern

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation is seeking a Finance Intern to perform financial analysis and present findings to senior leadership. The role supports development of financial tools and models for strategic decisions and requires a 3.0+ GPA in accounting, finance, or economics, with strong Excel and communication skills.

The internship emphasizes variance analysis, monthly reporting, and building 5-year financial forecasts; collaboration across teams is expected, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field with GPA 3.0+.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication.
• No prior work experience required; internships welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Assist in development and enhancement of financial tools and models used to support strategic business decisions.
• Perform variance and trending analysis for financial metrics and performance measures.
• Summarize findings for senior leadership along with recommendations.
• Contribute to monthly financial analysis and internal reporting presented to the leadership team.
• Assist in the preparation of 5-year financial models (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• May also perform scenario analysis and decision support.
• Maintain and update profitability and pricing tools using data analysis and 5-year models.
• Contribute data analysis and financial analysis to projects with financial implications.
• Perform post-project analysis to evaluate if planned outcomes were achieved.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GreatAmerica is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We have also recently become a bank!

About this position Help influence GreatAmerica’s future as a Finance Intern! This internship is designed to recruit the best and brightest finance/accounting/economics students from four-year colleges and universities in order to strengthen our team for the future. The intern will perform financial analysis and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership. The intern will also assist in the development and enhancement of financial tools and models used to support strategic business decisions.

Additional specific responsibilities include

• Perform variance and trending analysis for certain company and business unit financial metrics and performance measures.
• Summarize findings for senior leadership along with recommendations.
• Contribute to monthly financial analysis and internal reporting presented to the leadership team.
• Assist in the preparation of the corporate and business unit 5-year financial models used to forecast operating results, including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• May also perform scenario analysis and decision support.
• Maintain and update profitability and pricing tools using results from data analysis and 5-year financial models.
• Contribute data analysis and financial analysis to projects in other key areas of the company which have financial implications.
• Perform post-project analysis on completed projects to evaluate if planned outcomes were achieved.
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
• Live the GreatAmerica principles; get involved in cross-functional team efforts as assigned and required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. No previous work experience required, but prior internships or work in finance/accounting is considered a plus. You must have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have excellent communication skills. We are always looking for creative team-players with initiative who respond well to challenges!

Competencies required for all GreatAmerica team members: Honesty/Integrity, Customer Oriented, Accountability, Tenacious, Communication Skills (Oral & Written), Adaptability.

Competencies Analytical Skills, Financial Aptitude, Accuracy, Accountability, Detail Oriented, Judgment, Assertiveness.

At GreatAmerica, we’re looking to grow our business through our people. Are you looking to grow your career? GreatAmerica is the largest independent, family-owned national commercial equipment finance companies in the U.S. and is dedicated to helping manufactures, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. With a focus on the small ticket vendor and OEM finance channel we have partnered with some of the largest and industry leading companies in the Office Equipment, Communications, IT, Automotive, Construction, Healthcare, and Franchise market sectors. In addition to financing, GreatAmerica offers innovative non-financial services to help our customers grow. We have also recently become a bank! At GreatAmerica we enjoy the benefits of being independent and family-owned, fostering quick decision making, customer response and innovation. Established in 1992 our team has grown to over 750 employees and a portfolio of over $3+ Billion. Our exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy and team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. With a strong balance sheet and consistent financial performance through all economic cycles, GreatAmerica has experienced amazing results and unparalleled growth. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you will grow professionally and work with some of the most talented finance professionals in the industry. There is no doubt in our minds we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work.