Financial Analyst Intern

3 days ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States GreatAmerica Financial Services Full time
About GreatAmerica Financial Services

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy, and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

About the Position

This internship is designed to recruit the best and brightest finance/accounting/economics students from four-year colleges and universities to strengthen our team for the future. The intern will perform financial analysis and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership. The intern will also assist in the development and enhancement of financial tools and models used to support strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities
  • Perform variance and trending analysis for certain company and business unit financial metrics and performance measures. Summarize findings for senior leadership along with recommendations.
  • Contribute to monthly financial analysis and internal reporting presented to the leadership team.
  • Assist in the preparation of the corporate and business unit 5-year financial models used to forecast operating results, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. May also perform scenario analysis and decision support.
  • Maintain and update profitability and pricing tools using results from data analysis and 5-year financial models.
  • Contribute data analysis and financial analysis to projects in other key areas of the company that have financial implications.
  • Perform post-project analysis on completed projects to evaluate if planned outcomes were achieved.
  • Make recommendations to management regarding cost-saving or profit-generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
  • Live the GreatAmerica principles; get involved in cross-functional team efforts as assigned and required.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
  • Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • No previous work experience is required, but prior internships or work in finance/accounting is considered a plus.
  • You must have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have excellent communication skills.
  • We are always looking for creative team-players with initiative who respond well to challenges.
  • Competencies required for all GreatAmerica team members: Honesty/Integrity, Customer Oriented, Accountability, Tenacious, Communication Skills (Oral & Written), Adaptability.
Competencies
  • Analytical Skills, Financial Aptitude, Accuracy, Accountability, Detail Oriented, Judgment, Assertiveness.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) and Company Match
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off

We also offer a range of health, wellbeing, and family planning benefits, including:

  • Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave

We also offer education and career planning benefits, including:

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Opportunities

We offer a range of perks, including:

  • Paid Parking
  • Service Awards
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Business casual environment
  • A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you


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