FP&A Analyst Intern (f/m)

As an FP&A Analyst Intern at Ledger, your main responsibilities will include supporting the FP&A team with various projects, maintaining and improving data integrity within our financial planning tool, Pigment, and participating in the monthly closing process by managing accounting data. Additionally, you will prepare presentations for the Board of Investors and assist in evaluating new financial reporting to support management’s decisions.

To qualify for the FP&A Analyst Intern role at Ledger, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in business or engineering (Bac +5) and possess strong analytical skills. Fluency in French and English is essential, and familiarity with financial tools, particularly Pigment, along with strong Excel and modeling skills, will significantly boost your candidacy.

The FP&A Analyst Intern role at Ledger offers substantial professional development opportunities. Interns will gain experience in financial planning and reporting through practical projects, utilize cutting-edge tools like Pigment, and enhance their analytical skills. This internship provides invaluable insights into financial data management, preparing interns for future careers in finance.

At Ledger, we value flexibility, and the FP&A Analyst Intern position allows for partial remote work. This balance promotes a great work-life environment while enabling you to collaborate effectively with the Finance Team in our Paris office.

Ledger offers a host of benefits for FP&A Analyst Interns, including a competitive monthly compensation of €800 - €1,500, vacation days, lunch vouchers with Swile, transport reimbursements, and frequent social events to foster team camaraderie. We believe in creating a welcoming and enjoyable workplace for all our team members.

To ensure data integrity in financial reporting, it's essential to implement rigorous data validation checks at each stage of the reporting process. This includes cross-referencing data from different sources, using automation tools to reduce human error, and regularly reviewing data inputs to confirm accuracy.

The fundamentals of a Profit and Loss statement (P&L) include understanding revenue generation, direct costs, and operating expenses. Key components to focus on are gross profit, which is revenue minus cost of goods sold, and operating income, which reflects the earnings before interest and taxes, helping to analyze the company's profitability.

In my previous roles, I have worked with various financial planning tools, and while I have not extensively used Pigment, I am very eager to learn. I have a solid foundation in financial analytics that I believe will help me quickly adapt to Pigment's functionalities.

Preparing a presentation for the Board of Investors requires careful structuring of information, focusing on key financial metrics, and aligning the presentation with the strategic objectives. I would highlight the performance indicators, provide insights backed by data analysis, and ensure the presentation is concise yet informative.

To analyze financial data effectively, I often employ techniques like trend analysis to observe patterns, variance analysis to compare actuals with forecasts, and ratio analysis to evaluate the company's financial health. Additionally, leveraging data visualization tools makes it easier to interpret complex data and communicate findings.

In a previous internship, I identified a bottleneck in the financial reporting process due to manual data entry. I proposed and helped implement an automated Excel solution, which reduced errors and saved the team several hours each month. Our efficiency improved significantly, leading to timely reports.

My analytical skills, combined with a robust understanding of financial principles and tools, make me well-suited for the FP&A Analyst Intern role. Additionally, my experience in collaborating with teams has honed my communication skills necessary for presenting financial data effectively.

Managing tight deadlines requires organization and prioritization. I break down the reporting tasks into manageable parts and establish a timeline, ensuring early preparation. This proactivity, combined with regular check-ins with the team, allows us to stay on track and deliver high-quality reports on time.

EBITDA, or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, is a key metric used to evaluate a company's operational performance. It provides insight into profitability by focusing on earnings generated from core operations, making it a useful tool for investors assessing company value.

Adapting to the technology and tools at Ledger, such as Pigment, will involve a proactive approach to learning. I plan to utilize available training resources, engage with team members for insights, and dedicate focused time to practice within the platform to become proficient as quickly as possible.