Position overview
The Finance & Operations Intern is responsible for supporting the Finance and Operations teams in general project management, financial analysis, and operational tasks for Porsche Engineering Services North America. This is a cross-functional role that offers exposure to both operational workflows and financial processes within a global brand. The role is located in Los Angeles, CA and requires being in the office 5 days per week. It is a full-time internship. The hourly range for this role is $19/hr-$21/hr.
Roles & responsibilities
Operations
- Assist in general project management tasks, including tracking timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Support resource allocation efforts across operational projects
- Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions
- Assist in vendor and supplier communication as needed
Finance
- Assist the finance team with the preparation and organization of financial reports, summaries, and presentations
- Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of transactions
- Assist in processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports in a timely manner
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including data entry and report preparation
- Help prepare internal financial presentations for leadership review using Excel and PowerPoint
General
- Available to work Monday – Friday, up to 40 hours per week, in office.
- Ability to work overtime as required based on department needs
Education
Preferred Degree (or pursuant of): Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business or Finance fields.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to operate independently
- Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality (integrity)
- Teamwork – ability to positively interact with all levels of the organization
- High quality standards and high accuracy
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Ability to commute to and from work independently