Data Analytics Intern - PlayCore

PlayCore Careers • Chattanooga, TN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Analytics Intern is a member of the Finance and Business Systems team for The Surfacing Group. This development-focused internship supports financial and operational reporting during TSG's migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, offering hands-on experience turning raw business data into actionable insight using Power BI, Excel, and enterprise reporting tools.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (UTC student preferred).
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data cleanup).
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or database concepts.
• Interest in ERP systems (Dynamics 365, QuickBooks).
• Experience or interest in Power BI, Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and data analysis tools (SQL/Python) is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn new tools and systems, ability to ask thoughtful questions, work independently, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Power BI and D365 exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the Company's mission and values-based culture through a collaborative, learning-oriented approach to analytics and reporting.
• Learns the business: develops a working understanding of TSG's business units and how orders, shipments, inventory, and financials flow through each.
• Supports D365 Finance & Operations migration efforts, including data validation, mapping legacy data to D365 templates, and testing/reporting during rollout.
• Assists in building and maintaining recurring financial and operational reports such as Orders, Shipments & Backlog (OSB) and month-end summaries.
• Contributes to the design and maintenance of Power BI dashboards, including data modeling, dataset refreshes, and executive-ready visualizations.
• Creates and refines Excel-based reports, templates, and lightweight automation to streamline recurring analysis.
• Assists in identifying and resolving data quality issues to ensure reporting reflects accurate, trusted source data.
• Supports the team with ad hoc analysis and special projects for finance and leadership.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree