Finance Internship

About the role

Finance Intern

Crest Operations

Crest Industries invites applications for a Finance Intern position within our corporate finance function. This role exists to support the strategic objectives of the Finance and Treasury teams at Crest Corporate. The intern will engage directly with financial data, tools, and cross-functional partners to drive accuracy and insight. This is an evergreen posting, and applications are reviewed continuously for future opportunities.

The successful candidate will provide critical assistance in several key areas. Primary responsibilities include supporting cash flow management, contributing to the quarterly budgeting process, and assisting with the analysis of financial results and operational reports. The intern will play a direct role in managing the corporate credit card program and ensuring financial records remain accurate and current. Daily work will involve the use of specialized financial platforms, most notably Vena, alongside advanced Excel functions and other financial applications. These tools are essential for maintaining efficiency and reliability in reporting.

This position requires more than technical proficiency. The intern must demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and business acumen. They will interpret complex financial data and present clear, concise insights to the Director of Finance and Crest's executive leadership. Collaboration is central to the role. The intern will work closely with finance professionals and business unit teams to understand existing financial processes. Through these partnerships, they will develop a deep understanding of operational drivers and contribute to initiatives that enhance financial visibility and overall performance.

Crest Industries operates on a set of core values that define the expected behavior and mindset for this role. The intern is expected to embody these principles in all daily activities. The first value is a commitment to ethical action, described as owning doing the right thing. Second is the belief that success is a team effort, captured in the principle of winning together. A third value encourages challenging the existing approach, summarized in questioning the status quo. The final value emphasizes resilience and perseverance, defined as rising to the challenge.

The responsibilities of this internship are diverse and impactful. They include strategic planning and execution, where the intern will support both short-term and long-term financial strategies. This involves analyzing financial and operational data to generate actionable business insights. Financial analysis and reporting form a significant portion of the work. The intern will help prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations, ensuring leadership has reliable information for decision-making.

The role also emphasizes building strong external relationships. The intern will partner with Crest and business unit leadership to foster long-term relationships that advance organizational goals. Personal growth is equally important, with a focus on organizational development and self-development. The intern is expected to expand their expertise within the industry and remain adaptable and agile. A strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement is necessary for success.

Customer focus is a critical component of this position. The intern will gain a thorough insight into the needs of both business unit leaders and Crest leadership. They will identify opportunities that create tangible benefits for the customer and build solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Decision quality is another essential competency. The intern must make sound judgments even when information is incomplete. This relies on a blend of analysis, wisdom, experience, and sound judgment, always using appropriate criteria.

Business insight is required to understand how organizations generate revenue and function in the marketplace. The intern will stay informed about current and future policies, practices, and trends. They will apply this knowledge of business drivers to guide actions that support the company's strategy. The ability to drive results is vital. The intern must maintain a strong bottom-line orientation and persist through obstacles to achieve objectives. A track record of exceeding goals is expected.

Finally, collaboration across the organization is essential. The intern will work cooperatively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. They will represent their own interests while remaining fair to others and their respective areas. Partnership and teamwork are necessary to accomplish work, and credit is given where it is due. Effective communication is a core requirement. The intern must be effective in various settings, including one-on-one discussions and large group meetings. They will adjust their style to fit the audience and provide timely, helpful information to colleagues across the organization.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Provide strategic support for cash flow management initiatives to ensure liquidity accuracy.
• Contribute quantitative analysis to the quarterly budgeting process, translating data into actionable insights.
• Assist in the analysis of financial results and operational reports to identify trends and variances.
• Manage the corporate credit card program by monitoring transactions and ensuring timely reconciliations.
• Utilize Vena financial modeling platform to maintain data integrity and support reporting requirements.
• Apply advanced Excel functions to build robust financial models and automate routine reporting tasks.
• Interpret complex financial data and synthesize findings into clear, concise presentations for executive review.
• Partner with finance professionals to document, evaluate, and improve existing financial processes.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand operational drivers and align financial planning accordingly.
• Support the development of reports, dashboards, and presentations that enable data-driven decision-making.
• Foster strong working relationships with Crest and business unit leadership to advance shared objectives.
• Drive customer focus by analyzing the needs of business unit leaders and proposing value-driven solutions.
• Exercise sound judgment when making recommendations despite incomplete information or ambiguity.
• Demonstrate adaptability and agility in a fast-paced environment by embracing change and new challenges.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program is required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and formula construction.
• Familiarity with financial platforms such as Vena is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all deliverables.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical behavior and integrity in professional settings.
• Willingness to learn and apply Crest's values of winning together, questioning the status quo, and rising to the challenge.