The Business Planning Intern will support financial operations by assisting with cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor key performance indicators and ensure financial accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Support the organization with cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of financial models in Microsoft Excel, utilizing formulas, pivot tables, and other advanced functions to support forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Collect, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of financial policies, procedures, and controls specific to platform financial operations.
- Participate in projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial visibility across the organization.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
- Internship, coursework, or project experience in financial analysis, data analytics, or business operations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to apply pivot tables, charts, and complex formulas; knowledge of VBA or Power Query is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to support collaboration across teams.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- English is required