Long-term Internship - Finance Controlling

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a long-term intern to join our Finance department based in Grand Prairie, TX.

You will be on a team providing support in handling the control of all financial aspects of the business for all the departments in Airbus Helicopters, North America. You will also assist the Business Controlling Team in all financial aspects and processes of the business.

Meet the team:

Our Finance and Accounting team members need excellent analytical and communication skills to optimally run our financial portfolio. We provide key analytics – from month-end closing to performance management analysis for our partners. If you’re analytical, detail oriented and have a passion for numbers, you’ll enjoy working with our cross-functional international team.

Your working environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Your challenges:

Control Financial Aspects of the departments: 50%

• Collaborate with Business Controlling Team in supporting the preparation of regular financial reports on performance of the business. Obtain the necessary data required to explain the performance and monitor work in progress
• Work with the Business Controllers to develop & maintain statistical data and analyses to understand business cost drivers
• Assist with providing and communicating the relevant financial data to the business leaders to support the decision making process

Preparation of the Operating Plan, Forecasts, OPEX, Workload Capacity: 40%

• Support the business team in the preparation of the yearly OPEX and follow on evolution on a regular basis, which includes collaborative meetings and reports
• Assist with the preparation of the Operating Plan in a detailed manner in coordination with business line management and the Business Controlling team
• Work with the Business Controlling team on the preparation of quarterly forecasts for the line of business to ensure accuracy and timely delivery

Ad Hoc Requirements: 10%

• Participate as required in meetings and reviews and other duties as assigned
• Ensure appropriate data retention is maintained and accessibility is communicated
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and financial performance analysis as requested

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

Your boarding pass:

• Must be currently located in the DFW metro area as this is a long-term, onsite work opportunity
• Currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in MS Office 2010/2016+ applications, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, or Google equivalents
• Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.