Financial Analyst Intern

greatamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GreatAmerica is seeking a Finance Intern to perform financial analysis and present findings to senior leadership. The internship targets top finance/accounting/economics students to strengthen the team for the future.

You will help develop financial tools and models used to support strategic decisions. Candidates should be pursuing a related bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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 prior work experience is required, but internships or work in finance/accounting is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have excellent communication skills.
• We value creative, initiative-taking team players who respond well to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform variance and trending analyses for company and business unit metrics; summarize findings for senior leadership with recommendations.
• Contribute to monthly financial analysis and internal reporting for leadership.
• Assist in preparing 5-year financial models (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) including scenario analysis.
• Maintain and update profitability and pricing tools using model results.
• Support data analysis and financial analysis for cross-functional projects.
• Conduct post-project analyses to evaluate if planned outcomes were achieved.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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?