Finance Intern

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Bridgeton, MO

1d • $32,045 - $40,056 • Onsite

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Summer Finance Intern for our Bridgeton, MO facility to perform professional Finance work of an introductory nature in preparation for career advancement. This role will provide hands-on experience supporting the Finance team in areas such as program finance, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and data validation. The intern will assist with reporting, special projects, and cross-functional teamwork while gaining hands-on exposure to finance processes in a professional environment. The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Students will also get to utilize our company’s flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and working on Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related technical field
• Ability to communicate successfully orally and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a professional setting
• Ability to efficiently utilize standard office software and computer equipment
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team with entry-level financial analysis and modeling, with duties increasing in complexity over the course of the internship
• Assist with the preparation of recurring financial reports and supporting analysis using Excel and other business systems
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities as assigned in accordance with established financial policies and compliance standards
• Assist in researching variances, reconciling data, and identifying discrepancies in financial information
• Prepare spreadsheets, presentations, and supporting documentation for finance projects and management review to support decision making
• Participate in meetings with assigned mentor, finance team members, and cross-functional business partners to gain exposure to business operations and financial processes
• Support special projects related to cost analysis, reporting improvements, data cleanup, or process documentation
• Learn and apply company financial processes, internal controls, and standard business practices
• Maintain professionalism in verbal, written, and in-person communication
• Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree