Finance Analyst Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Finance Analyst Intern will support the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team through headcount tracking, monthly reporting, segment-level P&L analysis, and weekly operational data updates. This hands-on learning opportunity provides exposure to financial operations at an electrical construction company and real-world experience with financial reporting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern will work with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams, contribute to day-to-day FP&A work, and participate in local job site visits to learn how financial planning connects to project execution. The position is based at CEC Corporate Headquarters in Irving, Texas, with travel of up to 10%.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information clearly and concisely.
- Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative in a professional setting.
- Able to work 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, and overtime, night shifts, or weekend shifts as needed.
- Able to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Rising junior or senior status is preferred.
- Completion of foundational coursework in accounting, finance, or business analytics is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic formulas.
- Experience with PowerPoint.
- Interest in the construction or infrastructure industry.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update employee data across departments for headcount tracking, workforce planning, and budgeting.
- Gather data, build slides, format monthly reporting decks for leadership, and help ensure financial summaries are accurate.
- Update the job analysis file weekly and keep data current and organized for operational and financial planning.
- Support segment-level P&L reporting and monthly variance commentary by gathering data and drafting initial observations for review.
- Compile operational and financial data for Monday morning electrical reporting decks distributed to leadership.
- Shadow monthly Financial Operations forecast meetings and prepare written recaps of discussion points, action items, and decisions for senior leadership.
- Participate in local job site visits to understand field operations and the connection between financial planning and project execution.
- Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, data gathering, and research projects assigned by the FP&A team.
- Work with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to gather data and develop cross-functional awareness.
- Perform other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
