Project Controller Intern

Project Controller Intern

Irvine CA or Melbourne FL (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for aProject Controller Intern who will work under the responsibility of the Project Control Manager and will support in a variety of tasks including but not limited to: financial planning and analysis budgeting forecasting variance analysis project tracking completing periodic reports. Through the internship you will develop an understanding of Program & Corporate Finance and take part to business operations analysis processes under Thales / Accounting and Business compliance duties.

In this position you will also gain and apply technical skills & knowledge in a complex environment contributing to timely and accurate closing milestones.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for program reviews: planning tracking analysis and reporting. Build scenario analysis to explain the financial impacts whenever requested.
• Highlight / manage program risks and opportunities in conjunction with Program Managers; Partner with all levels of the Programs Department and Bid Finance to ensure robust financials and operational governance from project set up through to project delivery.
• Supporting Sales and Bid Management by making financial assessments on new opportunities and qualifying the return on investment through scenario analysis; Supporting the Thales bid gate 0-3 process to ensure that all financial processes are adhered to and validated in accordance with documented procedures of Thales Group; Deliver program financials within contractual baselines: full scope of programs captured and risks/opportunities are identified.
• Prepare program financial baselines - Initial budget validate changes and maintain updated business plans over the life of each program with appropriate tracking of assumptions and related variances analysis; Forecasting for all monthly and multi-year budgets (MYB) to include revenue and gross margin for all programs in his/her project portfolio; Ensure all costs against programs and departments are properly recorded reconciled and analyzed.
• Coordinate with Program Management Finance Accounts Receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms: billing credit rebate; Evaluate and assess program contingencies and program efficiency metrics reviewing trends and providing forward looking analysis; Accountable for ensuring all program financials are consistent with all internal policies & procedures.
• Support internal and external auditors reviews and ensures that full documentation and account reconciliations including but not limited to program estimates at completion are provided in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree prep in Accounting Finance or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Interest for Corporate finance Business operations.
• Basics in Balance sheet items Working Capital optimization.
• Basics of Profit & Loss Statement report below Commercial Margin.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

If youre excited about working with Thales but not meeting the requirements for this position we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday may be eligible to participate in 9/80 may be required to work during holidays if requested by business.
• Physical Environment: General office & warehouse environment.
• Physical Demands: Generally not required or up to 10 pounds occasionally 0 pounds frequently.
• Travel: Potential travel up to but no greater than 25%.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program