The Commercial Finance Analyst Intern plays a critical role in supporting business decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights. This role partners closely with cross-functional internal teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing, and FP&A) to drive profitable growth, improve financial visibility, and enhance commercial performance.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
- Analyze revenue, margins, pricing, and cost structures to identify trends and opportunities
- Provide variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast/prior periods) with actionable insights
Commercial Support
- Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate pricing strategies, promotions, and profitability
- Support business cases, deal structures, and investment decisions with financial modeling and ROI analysis
- Monitor customer/channel performance and recommend improvements
Reporting & Insights
- Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly business performance reports
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to track commercial and financial performance
Internal Business Partnering
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with business objectives
- Support operational initiatives with financial evaluation and tracking
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on financial matters
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
- Drive automation and standardization of financial reporting tools
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems
Position Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business analysis or educational experience.
- Experience supporting internal stakeholders in a corporate environment preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
- Ability to translate complex financial data into business insights
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and results-oriented mindset
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Additioanl Information
- The position is located in Ontario, CA
- Rate of Pay $28.40- $31.39 per hour
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