Operations, PE Analyst Intern

PHI Aviation, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation, LLC in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Private Equity Analyst Intern to provide analytical and project support to the CFO. The role involves managing bid processes, producing reports on key metrics, and identifying performance improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and display strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This internship provides a valuable opportunity in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage effectively through ambiguous, unstructured problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to the CFO for businesses.
• Manage bid processes through data collection and analysis.
• Produce reports including key metrics and financial results.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Develop decision-making models.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Proficient in financial principles

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Private Equity Analyst Intern is responsible for compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data about processes and results to support and enhance business performance & ensure the current and future profitability. This position will also focus on cost savings initiatives, process analysis, and supporting some accounting projects. This position requires a thorough understanding of financial and accounting principles. Ability to collaborate well with others, focus on continuous improvement, and a strong desire to analyze, investigate, and resolve issues based on root cause analysis. A strong critical thinking mindset and being self‑motive to manage risk and maximize opportunities for the business are key success factors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to the CFO for the businesses
• Support and manage bid processes through data collection, analysis, and reporting, while coordinating with the other departments involved in the bid and pricing processes
• Produce reports which include key metrics, financial results, and variance analysis
• Assist in identifying opportunities for performance improvement across the organization
• Develop models that help with decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with internal controls
• Reliable and committed to consistently meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational, multi‑tasking, and interpersonal skills
• High degree of professionalism expected
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analysis, or a related field
• Proficient in financial and accounting principles
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage effectively through ambiguous, unstructured problems
• Extremely high curiosity and the ability to evaluate multiple, competing viewpoints simultaneously
• After successfully completing graduation, pursuing an MBA is preferred

Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is exposed to a moderate noise level.

EEO Statement

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.