Internship
Overview:
The Financial Planning & Analysis intern will work closely with both the Strategic Analysis and Cost Management groups within the Financial Planning & Analysis department, supporting both teams while gaining an understanding of TTX Company. The intern will gain experience in both tactical, day-to-day business reporting and operations as well as the strategic analysis guiding TTX’s financial decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist FP&A and G&A teams with monthly and quarterly forecasting and reporting
Participate in the preparation of financial variance reports, presentations, recommendations for management, and metrics/dashboard development
Support existing processes as well as continuing efforts to automate and streamline routine work, including data validation, system testing, and business reporting
Assist G&A team in working with Accounts Payable to process and pay IT invoices
Ad hoc analysis as requested
Internship Goals:
Develop knowledge and skills that may be transferable to any professional work setting
Cross-train with other Finance teams to gain greater familiarity with TTX processes, controls, and organizational structure
Successful completion of tasks assigned
Qualifications:
Major(s): Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Statistics, and other relevant business-oriented degrees
Specific course work / systems experience: Quantitative Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Accounting, Data Systems
Year in school: Completed at least 2 years at an accredited college/university
Preferred Qualities Possessed by Candidate:
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in work output
Energetic, team-oriented self-starter with a positive attitude
Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills
Aptitude for critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving
Eagerness to learn
Strong communication skills and ability to recommend solutions in a timely manner
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Location: Chicago, IL
Education Experience: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Employment Experience: None
Employment Status: Intern
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Direct Reports: No
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.
TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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