Role Summary\:
The Finance Intern will support the analysis, reporting, and financial planning processes related to Support Functions Cost (SG&A) across Mexico and Central America. This position is ideal for students in the final semesters of Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields who are eager to learn in a dynamic, high-exposure environment and contribute to strategic financial decisions.
Key Responsibilities\:
• Assist in budget tracking and monthly financial reports for SG&A areas (HR, IT, Finance, etc.).
• Support the preparation of rolling forecast models, gathering inputs from business partners and validating data accuracy.
• Help monitor and analyze actual vs. budget variances, identifying trends and flagging irregularities.
• Collaborate in the headcount (HC) tracking and reporting, updating dashboards and hiring status.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations and reports for senior stakeholders (VPs and cost center owners).
• Support month-end closing activities including journal entry preparation and cost reclassification analysis.
• Assist in maintaining documentation for chargebacks and internal allocations (OPA).
• Take part in process improvement initiatives and automation of recurring reports.
Learning Opportunities\:
• Exposure to financial planning and analysis in a multi-country, matrixed organization
• Direct interaction with experienced finance professionals and cross-functional stakeholders
• Development of technical skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (SAP, Hyperion)
• Hands-on understanding of SG&A cost structures and business partnering