Job Description
Chemonics seeks a part-time (10-16 hours per week) intern for our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team for the winter and spring semesters. As part of the Finance & Accounting Division at Chemonics, an intern for the FP&A team will get a broad overview of the budget process while also gaining experience in forecasting, reporting, and preparing presentations and trainings for key stakeholders. If the opportunity arises, the internship will also involve the development of a live cost proposal in conjunction with FP&A staff. The team is open to a flexible work schedule to accommodate the right candidate’s availability. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
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Compile historic cost proposal data from 2006-2016
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Work with FP&A to review and analyze data
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Learn how to analyze a Request for Proposal (RFP), and assist in developing a new business cost volume
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Draft monthly presentations for our Regional Financial Analysts (RFAs)
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Follow-up with RFAs about key forecasting outliers
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Research opportunities to better communicate financial data using a data visualization tool (PowerBI)
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Troubleshoot and correct excel errors on Budget Monitors as needed
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Assist in preparing monthly reports, and reviewing for accuracy
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Generate new access codes for ChemFin, our corporate online financial reporting site
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Update backlog data and ceilings for new projects
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Support FP&A team throughout annual budget process, which may include reviewing content for errors, generating reports, and assisting the Executive Office team with logistics for the budget retreat
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Provide other ad hoc support, and respond to requests as needed
Qualifications:
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Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree required
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Minimum 3.0 GPA in statistics, accounting, finance, and/or economics coursework required
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, etc.)
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Responsibly manages sensitive or confidential information
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Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills
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Attention to detail and willingness to learn
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Self-starter; ability to work independently on projects and tasks
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Demonstrated interest in international development
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Additional language skills a plus
Application instructions:
Apply through our Career Center at https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk05/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=CHEMONICS&cws=1 by August 25, 2017. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded as an application document.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
About the Organization
Owned entirely by employees, Chemonics is an ISO-9001 certified international development company. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with local and international organizations to promote social and economic change around the world.
