Finance Intern

Job Description

Finance Intern | Griffin Hospital

The Tone:
This is a part-time or full-time internship at Griffin Hospital, located in Derby, Connecticut. Griffin Hospital is a healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing the health of the communities it serves. This integral role supports the Finance Department by providing hands-on experience in healthcare finance, exposing the intern to hospital operations, accounting processes, and financial decision-making. The position contributes directly to the hospital’s mission by ensuring robust financial reporting and analysis, which are crucial for effective resource management and strategic planning within a mission-driven healthcare environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
• Location: In-person, Derby, CT
• Team: Finance Department
• Mission: To support the Finance Department’s operations by assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis to ensure accurate financial management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Assist with preparing financial reports, spreadsheets, and budget analyses to support ongoing financial oversight and decision-making.
• Financial Activities: Support critical month-end and year-end financial activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting cycles.
• Data Management: Review and organize financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
• Analysis & Research: Conduct research and analyze trends to provide valuable insights that support various departmental initiatives and strategic planning.
• Operational Support: Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other finance-related projects to maintain smooth and efficient financial operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level opportunity designed for candidates currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Preferred fields of study include Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline, ensuring a solid academic foundation relevant to financial operations.
• Experience: While no specific number of years of experience is required, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. This technical competency is crucial for executing the data analysis and reporting tasks inherent to the role.
• Skills: Essential skills include strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data, excellent organizational skills for managing various projects and information, and effective problem-solving abilities to contribute to departmental initiatives. Additionally, meticulous attention to detail and clear communication skills are paramount for accurate reporting and collaborative work with the finance team. The intern must also possess the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively.
• Bonus: Ideal candidates will bring previous internship experience, relevant coursework, or prior work experience in finance, accounting, or healthcare administration. A genuine interest in healthcare finance and a desire to understand hospital operations will also be highly regarded.