Duration

• 4 Months.

The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (Seaspan Shipyards), the Financial Intern is supporting in delivering financial planning & analysis across the three shipyards at Seaspan Shipyards. This position collaborates with teams across operating divisions to consolidate financial data for the reports and analyze results. The ability to clearly communicate the results, very strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities are essential for this role. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of high-quality internal executive reporting and board materials.
• Assist in the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycle by preparing data templates, consolidating department inputs, generating reports, validating data for accuracy and consistency, and preparing executive presentations.
• Work closely with senior analysts to prepare detailed variance reports comparing actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Support the preparation of the weekly Shipyards KPI report. 
• Support the preparation of the weekly cash flow forecast.
• Under the guidance of the Manager, FP&A and senior analysts, help to develop and/or maintain detailed process and procedure documentation where necessary.
• Perform additional ad-hoc analysis and other duties as assigned, such as targeted financial analysis, modelling, and data investigations to support business cases or special projects.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving and a proactive approach to uncovering insights.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in finance or accounting is required.
• Good understanding of all three financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• 1-2 years of experience in a business/financial analysis role, with preference to candidates with experience working in a complex multi-business environment is considered an asset.
• Work well under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Very strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ability to communicate with others with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to capture and synthesize data into relevant metrics and measures for analysis.
• High level of proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, index match) and PowerPoint.
• Experience using BI tools (SAP BI, Power BI or equivalent). Experience working with query and data connectivity is considered an asset.
• Enjoy a hands-on role and dig into the details.
• Being Proactive. Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.
• Ability to collaborate in virtual and in-person environments.

Benefits

• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

Company

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.