Finance & Accounting Internship Program
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Job Description
About Medpace:
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Their mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics. They boast expertise across major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral, and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs over 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Job Description: Medpace Finance & Accounting Internship Program
This is a flexible, paid, in-person professional development opportunity offering hands-on finance and accounting experience. The internship’s scope varies by department. Interns will:
• Have a real impact on business objectives.
• Gain skills and meaningful work experience: This includes targeted educational opportunities to develop future leadership skills.
• Develop expertise in: financial concepts, critical thinking, and business acumen.
• Improve communication skills: Learn to communicate clearly in a financial environment.
• Receive mentorship and exposure to executive leadership.
• Participate in Medpace social and networking activities.
• Potentially rotate to other Finance & Accounting departments.
Responsibilities:
Interns will play an integral role in several key areas:
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Valuation, analysis, and forecasting processes and assessments; analyzing and explaining significant trends; presenting periodic financial results to management; developing and maintaining standardized best practices for reporting and analysis, including designing management reporting, analytical tools, and related processes.
• Performance Analysis and Integration: Integrating data from various groups to understand overall performance and deliver meaningful information.
• Financial Modeling and Systems: Maintaining and enhancing financial models and systems that drive budgeting and reporting processes.
• Collaboration and Forecasting: Partnering with operational and support departments (Commercial Operations & Project Management) to assess financial performance and develop forecasts and budgets.
• Reporting and Presentation: Preparing and presenting internal financial reports to senior management and other business users.
• Process Improvement: Assisting with the development of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other process documents; supporting special projects to improve existing processes.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Highly organized with high attention to detail and deadline-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all levels of management.
• Team player capable of working independently with minimal supervision when needed.
