Financial Analyst Internship

Job Description

WELCOME HOME! – Financial Analyst Internship

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first with a focus on your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits & Perks:

• Group insurance & 401(k)/Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Accessible gym space &/or Paid Sports Activities
• Employee Assistance Program

Note on Salary: The base salary range provided ($45,000-$50,000 non-exempt salaried) is for a Senior Financial Analyst and not necessarily indicative of the internship compensation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Willingness to develop a strong understanding of SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Execute month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reviewing balance sheet and income statement accounts for potential errors.
• Eagerness to learn the basic P2P (Procure-to-Pay) process and assist in researching & resolving accounts payable issues.
• Participate in various physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and ensure continuous compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in providing monthly variance analysis, financial models, and projections to support business decisions.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of the manufacturing environment and all key drivers of financial results.

Cascades Culture & Values:
Bring out the best in yourself. Commit. Evolve. Persevere. Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

Desired Skills & Strengths:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective prioritization of time and work.
• Demonstrated self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines.
• Unparalleled rigor in producing required deliverables.
• Ability to identify issues and problems by proposing effective solutions.
• Ability to overcome ambiguities and navigate complex situations.
• Ability to support and advise business partners in analyzing their needs and finding solutions.
• Ability to act and react quickly while taking the lead on multiple different files.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution. (Students must be in the final semester of school).
• Course requirements: A minimum of 6 hours of general accounting, 3 hours of cost accounting or management accounting, and 3 hours of finance.
• Work Location: Though this position is 100% on-site, there will be accommodations made for student applicants.

About Cascades:
Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people, and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.