Paradies Lagardère

Finance Intern

Paradies Lagardère  •  Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting activities. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, and business decision support. The intern will gain exposure to cross-functional operations while contributing to initiatives that support financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Assist with the preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and business insights.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end reporting activities.
  • Assist with variance analysis between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Prepare ad hoc financial reports and presentations for leadership teams.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
  • Assist in gathering and validating financial data from various departments.
  • Help maintain budget files, forecasting models, and financial planning tools.
  • Participate in financial reviews and business planning meetings.
  • Assist in analyzing labor, sales, expense, and profitability trends.

Accounting & Financial Operations

Support account reconciliations and financial record maintenance.

  • Assist with invoice processing, expense tracking, and other financial transactions.
  • Help ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
  • Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests.
  • Support data protection, privacy, and information security projects.

Business Partnership & Special Projects

Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and other departments on financial initiatives.

  • Assist with process-improvement and automation projects.
  • Participate in special projects related to cost management, profitability analysis, and business performance.
  • Prepare presentations and summaries for management review.
  • Create and update user guides, job aids, process documentation, and training materials.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to analyze financial and operational data and present findings clearly and concisely.
  • Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial analysis concepts.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to adapt positively to changing business needs.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, protect confidential information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, protect confidential information, and complete assignments with accuracy and follow-through.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Legal Age: 18 Years
  • Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • Relevant coursework, financial modeling, data analysis, prior internship experience, or involvement in finance-related organizations is a plus.
  • Relevant coursework, technical projects, help desk experience, or prior internship experience is a plus.

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Paradies Lagardère

About Paradies Lagardère

Paradies Lagardère is the North American division of Lagardère Travel Retail, a global leader operating more than 4,900 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 51 countries worldwide.

We bring 60+ years of experience in creating pioneering trends, developing innovative shopping and dining options and delivering engaging experiences for airport travelers across North America. Our expertise in international, national, local and proprietary brand development and management is industry renowned and complements our unrivaled proficiency and passion in delivering exceptional customer service, superior designs and award-winning operations.

Paradies Lagardère

• $1.6 Billion Sales

• 550+ Retail Stores

• 220+ Restaurants and Bars

• 90+ Airports

• 10,000+ Associates

Opening our first airport store in 1960 and then igniting a retail revolution two decades later, we continue today as the premiere airport retailer in North America. Driven by consumer research and developed by innovative teams of designers, architects, merchants and operators, our extensive variety of retail solutions leads the industry in creativity, inspiration and customer centricity.

Our Dining Division is a true restaurateur. We specialize in experiences. This is achieved with the most attractive brand portfolio in the industry, inspiring and creative restaurant designs, and a self-proclaimed and playful “maniac” approach to industry-leading hospitality.

Paradies Lagardère maintains its LinkedIn page to communicate information to our employees and shareholders. We also welcome messages from these audiences. Should employees want to communicate information that requires internal review and action, please see your employee handbook on how to provide that feedback.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
1960
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