Financial Planning and Analysis Intern (Year-Round)

Nice to meet you!

We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We're also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

What you'll do

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that'll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You'll find it at SAS. Our interns aren't coffee runners - they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We'll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.

The Financial Planning and Analysis team is responsible for forecasting SAS's financial performance, analyzing trends, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making. We play a critical role in the budgeting process, variance analysis, and financial reporting, ensuring that the organization's financial goals align with its strategic objectives. By collaborating with various departments, the team helps drive efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall business performance

As an intern, you might:

• Assist in Financial Forecasting and Budgeting: Support the FP&A team in creating financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, helping to assess business performance against targets.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze financial data from various business units, providing insights and assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to support senior management decision-making.
• Support Strategic Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, identify trends, and contribute to the strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Ad-Hoc Financial Projects: Participate in ad-hoc projects such as cost analysis, pricing strategy reviews, and process improvements to streamline financial operations and reporting capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Students currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret financial data and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, and basic financial modeling) and familiarity with other Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and key financial metrics.
• Work Hours: Available to work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time hours during the summer of 2025.
• You're curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you'll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
• You're interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.
• You're a college student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or coursework experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, providing a foundational understanding of financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with financial software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Anaplan) to enhance data management and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to help present financial data effectively.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial regulations (e.g., GAAP) to ensure compliance in financial reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team objectives.
• Interest in pursuing a career in finance or corporate analysis, demonstrating motivation and commitment to professional development in the field.

Internship dates: This is a year-round internship position that will start in May 2025 and continue on through the summer working full-time.

Location

• Cary HQ

Perks of the job

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you'll get face time with our top executives!
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• At SAS, the Future of Work is whatever you want it to be. Want to work remotely? That's cool. Prefer a mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That's great, too.
• Your well-being matters, and that's why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master's level Social Workers and an Employee Assistance Program.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it's not about fitting into our culture - it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it's essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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Pay Transparency: The hourly rate for SAS internships is determined by the applicant's year in school and the position they are hired into. Hourly rates range from $15 - $31 for associate's/bachelor's level positions and $29 - $49/hour for master's/Ph. D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonus.

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