Business/Finance Intern (Summer 2023)
Job Summary
This is a Summer 2023 internship with a proposed start in late May/early June 2023.
The ideal candidate would be an undergraduate student majoring in finance, accounting, engineering, business, economics, math, or statistics
Pittsburgh, PA or Brookfield, WI locations preferred for hybrid work arrangement. Remote work arrangements will also be considered.
Ideal candidate:
• Self-starter with high attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Seeking opportunity to get hands-on experience in a Corporate Finance role; gain better understanding of financial planning, forecasting , and key metric reporting
Work includes:
• Supporting key FP&A processes with exposure to several business areas in the FXG organization
• Process improvement – identifying opportunities to improve tools, templates, and processes that support Finance’s role across the business
• Data analysis – ability to organize and analyze data to provide meaningful insights to help drive performance and achieve business objectives
• Communication & Reporting – effective use of reporting and analytics tools to prepare materials for business reviews
Performs activities related to his/her field of study while obtaining experience working in a corporate environment. Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
Essential Functions
• Supports and plans work on small projects with direction from management.
• Assists management and other department personnel to support larger projects (e.g., managing project schedule and status reporting).
• May assume the duties normally performed in the department, alongside professionals who perform these roles.
• Works with various departments and/or vendors to gather information needed for various projects.
• Presents project results to management and/or department personnel.
• Performs analytical work within the assigned functional area.
• Conducts research using the internet and other sources of information.
• Creates or updates systems or databases for specific department needs.
Minimum Education
• One (1) year of education at an accredited college, university or technical school (must be currently enrolled). Performance standards: ranked in top 15% of class, preferred.
Minimum Experience
• None required.
Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software may be required for some positions.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
EEO Statement
FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce