Internship - Finance

Rural King•Mattoon, IL

2d•$16 - $16

About The Position

The purpose of the Rural King Internship Program is to offer highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to their area of degree focus. Participants in the Internship Program will have the opportunity to learn about retail through experiences specific to their assigned department. Specific internship responsibilities will be determined and dependent on the needs of the department and the line of business specialization. Departments include Operational Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Pricing and Planning.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in related field of study which coincides with assigned department.
Must be at a college junior standing or above at the time of internship.
Must have a 3.2 GPA or above.
Ability to learn and become proficient in internal software systems.
Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly and handle unexpected challenges with maturity and professionalism.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
Excellent customer service skills.
Permanent US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a finance business partner to operational teams, providing financial insights and support for weekly sales meetings and key business decisions.
Monitor competitors and analyze earnings releases, market trends, and other external factors to identify potential business impacts and opportunities.
Support daily ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from business partners and leadership.
Lead and support FP&A processes, including the Long-Range Plan (LRP), annual budget, and monthly forecasting.
Develop and deliver financial presentations and insights for executive leadership, town hall meetings, and other key stakeholder forums.
Conduct competitive pricing research and margin analysis to support pricing strategy and profitability objectives.
Analyze and report on NOPEs and Top 250 performance, providing actionable insights to support sales, pricing, and margin decisions.
Provide entry to intermediate-level professional services, under the supervision of a lead associate, as appropriate to the objectives of the department.
Participate in projects with the opportunity to directly impact the business and be a part of an innovative and fast-paced environment.
Contribute to projects designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the assigned department.
Partner with other associates to complete projects and accomplish day-to-day operational tasks.
Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from department team members to carry out activities and assignments.
Provide suggestions and feedback to management to improve internal processes and procedures.
Learn and become proficient in software systems as needed by the department.
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.