Finance Analytics Intern - Des Moines, IA

Information about Eurofins as a whole:

• Over 50,000 employees worldwide
• Eurofins recently celebrated 30 years of excellence in bioanalytical testing.
• The company has grown from 4 employees in a small lab in France to a global network.
• 800 state-of-the-art laboratories across 41 countries.
• Eurofins is one of the best performing companies in the world. In three decades, the company has grown more than 3,000 times.
• Eurofins is now the global market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics testing as well as in agro-sciences CRO (Contract Research Organization) services.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Finance Analytics Intern to join our teams in Des Moines Iowa and Madison, WI. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying data analytics to financial processes and decision-making. As a Finance Analytics Intern, you will work closely with our finance and analytics teams to support various projects and initiatives.

• Work with Presidents, Business Unit Managers and executive staff to help  prepare company-wide performance presentations.
• Prepares studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, and various operational metrics.
• Monitors and interprets actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets.
• Prepares monthly reports on financial results.
• Prepares cost control reporting; provide reports and analyses of operational expenses to department managers.
• Conducts special studies to analyze complex financial data and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, or control changes.
• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing financial data from multiple sources
• Perform basic statistical analyses and create financial models to support decision-making processes
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools
• Collaborate with team members to identify trends and patterns in financial data
• Support the preparation of financial presentations and reports for stakeholders
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis projects as assigned by the finance team

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsive problem solver and action oriented.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with financial statement consolidation is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is needed. 
• Solid understanding of fundamental financial concepts and principles
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Academic projects or coursework demonstrating experience in finance or data analytics is a plus
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship is required. 
• Reside within a commutable distance to Des Moines, IA lab

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

• Physical Demands:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, and some repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.