Finance Intern
I. Job Summary
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working with the entire Finance team, this position will provide financial support for The Dollywood Company. Responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, research projects related to company activity, variance analysis and performance measurement. All of this will be done in a manner consistent with the mission, values and operating philosophies and standards of the Dollywood Company.
II. Summary of Major Duties & Responsibilities
· Prepare scenario analyses using parameters provided by leadership
· Conduct research using economic drivers to analyze business performance and/or development
· Identify opportunities to automate and improve reporting and analysis
· Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports and making presentations of findings, analysis, and recommendations
· Assist in creation of templates or models used to analyze business performance
· Provide various ad hoc analysis and reporting as required
Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.
III. Educational and Experience Requirements
- Enrollment in Bachelor degree program with major study of Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or Economics
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools;
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Innovative team player who can multitask and work independently
- Strong logical and analytical problem solving skills
- Valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
IV. Personality/Attitude Requirements
· Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
· Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
· Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
· Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
· Must display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
· Must be willing to constantly improve.
· Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
· Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
· Must adapt to changes easily.
· Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Must show appreciation to others.
· Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.
V. Essential Functions Necessary To Perform Job Duties
- Able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities rooted in the Dollywood culture by being: patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
- Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees
- Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
- Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods
- Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts. (Able to work cooperatively with others.)
- Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
- Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
- Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
- Able to operate/drive company vehicles
- Able to work outdoors
Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
- Able to work independently or in a team environment