Finance Intern, Summer 2025

Centerfield Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

311d • $21 - $21

About The Position

This internship offers hands-on experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and business analytics. You'll work closely with finance and strategy teams, gaining exposure to financial reporting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making in a dynamic business environment. This is a great opportunity to develop analytical skills, gain real-world finance experience, and contribute to impactful projects. Our summer internship applications are open until March 31, 2025. Postings will close then, and interviews will take place in April.

Requirements

• Rising seniors or new graduates who will be finishing their degree in Spring 2025.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail who is well organized, can think creatively and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who exhibits effective interpersonal skills with a collaborative style and has an eagerness to learn.
• Interest in digital marketing or advertising and eagerness to learn more about Centerfield's industry.
• Local to Playa Vista HQ and willing to come into the office 3 days a week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or coursework in FP&A, business analytics, or corporate finance.
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial forecasting, account reconciliation, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Compile internal daily and monthly KPI reporting to management.
• Analyze key business metrics, identifying trends and opportunities to optimize financial performance.
• Prepare financial workbooks for leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Compile data and prepare a variety of financial reports related to revenue reconciliation and recognition.
• Maintain and balance accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process for revenue, A/R, deferred revenue, and/or other areas as assigned.
• Support cross-functional teams by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop models and reports that drive business efficiency.
• Gain exposure to executive-level discussions on financial strategy and planning.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Interactive, onsite new-hire orientation for your first week to meet your peers.
• End-of-summer internship commencement with presentations in front of our C-suite.
• Be assigned a personal mentor for daily support and guidance.
• Career-focused workshop presentations from Centerfield's key stakeholders.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Unlimited free snacks and drinks around the office.
• Monthly happy hours, catered Thursday lunches.
• Award winning culture & unprecedented team spirit.
• Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.).
• Career growth - we enjoy promoting from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree