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Thales · 22 hours ago

Project Controller Intern

Irvine, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Thales is a leading company that architects solutions for the aerospace industry, ensuring safe takeoffs and landings for planes worldwide. They are seeking a Project Controller Intern to support financial planning, analysis, and project tracking while gaining insights into corporate finance and business operations.

AerospaceCyber SecurityIndustrial ManufacturingMilitaryRemote SensingSecurityTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for program reviews: planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting. Build scenario analysis to explain the financial impacts whenever requested

Highlight / manage program risks and opportunities in conjunction with Program Managers; Partner with all levels of the Programs Department and Bid Finance to ensure robust financials and operational governance from project set up through to project delivery

Supporting Sales and Bid Management by making financial assessments on new opportunities and qualifying the return on investment through scenario analysis; Supporting the Thales bid gate 0-3 process to ensure that all financial processes are adhered to and validated in accordance with documented procedures of Thales Group; Deliver program financials within contractual baselines: full scope of programs captured, and risks/opportunities are identified

Prepare program financial baselines - Initial budget, validate changes and maintain updated business plans over the life of each program with appropriate tracking of assumptions and related variances analysis; Forecasting for all monthly and multi-year budgets (MYB) to include revenue and gross margin for all programs in his/her project portfolio; Ensure all costs against programs and departments are properly recorded, reconciled and analyzed

Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Accounts Receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms: billing, credit, rebate; Evaluate and assess program contingencies and program efficiency metrics, reviewing trends and providing forward looking analysis; Accountable for ensuring all program financials are consistent with all internal policies & procedures

Support internal and external auditors' reviews and ensures that full documentation and account reconciliations, including but not limited to, program estimates at completion, are provided in a timely manner

Qualification

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisProgram ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree prep in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Interest for Corporate finance, Business operations

Basics in Balance sheet items, Working Capital optimization

Basics of Profit & Loss Statement report below Commercial Margin

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire

Preferred

MBA or CPA

Benefits

Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program