Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

As a Financial Planning & Analysis Intern at Iovance, you will be responsible for assisting with data migration, validation, and system testing for a new FP&A software tool. You’ll develop standardized financial reports and dashboards, conduct variance analysis, build financial models for budgeting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth implementation process.

To be considered for the Financial Planning & Analysis Intern position at Iovance, you should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Additionally, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent attention to detail are essential for this role.

To prepare for the Financial Planning & Analysis Intern role at Iovance, familiarize yourself with financial modeling techniques, and gain a good understanding of financial reporting and variance analysis. Additionally, brush up on Excel skills and consider studying financial software tools to enhance your proficiency.

The Financial Planning & Analysis Intern position at Iovance is remote, offering flexibility while still providing opportunities to collaborate with the finance team and other departments effectively.

Successful candidates for the Financial Planning & Analysis Intern position at Iovance will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication is also key, as you'll be working closely with various teams throughout the internship.

Express your enthusiasm for financial analysis and your desire to gain hands-on experience in a biopharmaceutical environment. Discuss your passion for data-driven decision-making and how the role aligns with your career goals.

Discuss specific projects or coursework where you built financial models. Highlight your understanding of budgeting and forecasting, showcasing your analytical thought process and how you ensure accuracy in your modeling.

Explain your method for task prioritization — for instance, using urgency and impact to guide your decisions. Provide specific examples from past experiences where you successfully managed multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines.

Mention any financial software tools you have used, even if they're academic or internship projects. If you lack direct experience, express your willingness to learn quickly and your familiarity with general finance principles.

Describe your approach to data validation and verification. Share methods you use to double-check figures and the importance of detail-oriented work when dealing with financial information.

Share a specific challenge related to finance or analysis, explaining how you identified the issue, your approach to resolving it, and what you learned from the experience.

Articulate your passion for financial analysis and the impact it has on business strategy. Discuss how the FP&A function appeals to your analytical mindset and desire to contribute to meaningful financial decisions.

Explain your openness to receiving feedback as a growth opportunity. Share an experience where constructive criticism helped you improve and how you actively seek feedback to enhance your skills.

Demonstrate your research about Iovance by mentioning its mission, products, and any recent developments in the biopharmaceutical field. Connect their goals with your career aspirations in financial planning.

Provide an example of a team project where you contributed. Highlight your specific responsibilities, how you collaborated with others, and any outcomes that reflect your teamwork skills relevant to the Financial Planning & Analysis Intern position.