Finance Intern

Job Description

Finance Intern | L3Harris Technologies

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at L3Harris Technologies, located in Lynchburg, VA, operating on a 9/80 schedule where employees work 9 out of 14 days, with every other Friday off. L3Harris is a trusted disruptor in defense technology, delivering end-to-end solutions that connect space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains, all in the interest of national security. The company is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent unified by a shared commitment to customer missions and professional growth. This Finance Intern role offers an opportunity to support critical financial functions related to business acquisition processes and program execution, contributing directly to the company’s commitment to excellence and its customers’ mission-critical needs. L3Harris fosters an inclusive and engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success, founded on an unwavering focus on values and dedication to communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: 9/80
• Location: In-person Lynchburg, VA

• Mission: Manage various financial functions related to business acquisition and program execution processes.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Management: Support financial functions related to business acquisition (proposals) and program execution (programs).
• Invoicing: Set up, validate, and generate complex invoices for various customers, ensuring timely and contract-compliant processing.
• Stakeholder Guidance: Provide daily customer interface and billing guidance to Contracts and Program Finance teams.
• Reconciliation: Perform invoice and account receivable reconciliations to ensure billing accuracy.
• Audit & Improvement: Support internal and external audits and actively participate in process improvement initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This entry-level internship is open to applicants actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution. Eligible fields of study include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline, preparing candidates for roles involving financial analysis and management within a corporate setting.
• Experience: While no specific prior professional experience is explicitly required for this internship, candidates who possess experience with customer or management reporting will be considered a strong advantage.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial tasks, along with overall competence in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint) for communication and documentation.
• Bonus:
• Knowledge of cost/schedule development.
• Understanding of budgeting principles.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience in financial modeling.
• Awareness of corporate forecasting techniques.
• Exposure to business acquisitions processes.
• Familiarity with Contract Compliance and Negotiation.