Long-term Internship - Finance Controlling

Airbus•Columbus, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a long-term intern for its Finance department in Columbus, MS. The intern will support the control of all financial aspects of the business for all departments within Airbus Helicopters, North America, and assist the Business Controlling Team with financial processes. The Finance and Accounting team provides key analytics, from month-end closing to performance management analysis, for its partners. This role is ideal for someone analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about numbers, who enjoys working with a cross-functional international team.

Requirements

Must be currently located in the Columbus, MS area as this is a long-term, onsite work opportunity.
Currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in MS Office 2010/2016+ applications, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, or Google equivalents.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to work in the US without current, or future, visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Control Financial Aspects of the departments: 50% Collaborate with Business Controlling Team in supporting the preparation of regular financial reports on performance of the business.
Obtain the necessary data required to explain the performance and monitor work in progress.
Work with the Business Controllers to develop & maintain statistical data and analyses to understand business cost drivers.
Assist with providing and communicating the relevant financial data to the business leaders to support the decision making process.
Preparation of the Operating Plan, Forecasts, OPEX, Workload Capacity: 40% Support the business team in the preparation of the yearly OPEX and follow on evolution on a regular basis, which includes collaborative meetings and reports.
Assist with the preparation of the Operating Plan in a detailed manner in coordination with business line management and the Business Controlling team.
Work with the Business Controlling team on the preparation of quarterly forecasts for the line of business to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
Ad Hoc Requirements: 10% Participate as required in meetings and reviews and other duties as assigned.
Ensure appropriate data retention is maintained and accessibility is communicated.
Prepare ad hoc reporting and financial performance analysis as requested.
Other duties as assigned.