Financial Planning Intern (3 Months +)

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.Click here to see how you can paint your future!We are looking for a Finance undergraduate students to join FP&A as a Financial Planning Analyst Intern for Sales Planning at Benjamin Moore to provide support on finance functions from start to finish. This role supports the Sales Planning team with distribution of standard reporting, maintenance and updating of existing reports, support on the annual budget process, operating views, monthly forecasting, along with ad hoc projects.Reporting StructureThe Financial Planning Analyst Intern role reports to the Financial Planning Analyst- Advanced as a part of the FP&A Team. There are no direct reports reporting into this role.Responsibilities• Assist in providing business insight and financial support. Your responsibilities may include data analytics, financial modeling, industry/business analysis, creation and/or monitoring of metrics and evaluation against criteria for success.• Assist in developing the annual budgets and periodic financial projects• Assist in performing P&L analysis monthly, quarterly, and yearly and identify risks and opportunities• Contribute to monthly/quarterly financial reporting and analysis including actuals, budgets, forecasts and assist with short/long term planning• Support the preparation of year-over-year analysis for various P&L accounts while identifying potential risks and opportunities• Perform account reconciliations while identifying and communicating variances• Assist with review of contracts for budget and forecast impacts• Establish strong lines of collaboration and coordinate timely and accurate data input with the department• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports requested by various teamsQualifications• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance• Must be highly analytical and inquisitive with strong organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and ability to meet monthly deadlines and goals• Strong working knowledge Microsoft Office; proficient in Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word. Financial planning systems a plus.• Excellent organizational, managerial, interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, ability to work in a team-based, continuous improvement environment, ability to deal with ambiguity• Knowledge of SAP and/or Business Objects is a plus• Business AcumenCompetencies• Strong customer focus dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers• Seen as a team player that encourages collaboration and quickly gains trust and support of peers. Finds common ground and solves problems for the benefits of all• Manage multiple tasks and projects with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to customer requests based on shifting priorities• Analyze, investigate and resolve issues related to daily work by applying knowledge of policies, procedures and internal processes• Ability to drive for results to complete goals successfully• Align and operate within the company’s core ethics and values• Ability to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and customers. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work, and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable• Ability to work in a rapidly evolving environment and quickly grasp new concepts by demonstrating and applying knowledge of these tasks timely and accurately• Establishes and maintains strong business relationships by collaborating with customers by fully understanding and meeting their expectations