Financial Analyst Intern

We are seeking a Financial Analyst Intern to join our Finance team at Marsh. This internship will be based in Milan .

The Financial Analyst Intern will be responsible for assisting the Marsh Finance Director with the consolidation and review of forecasts, budgets and strategic plans. This individual will also ensure that information and advice is delivered timely and accurately, company policies and procedures are followed and that communication between finance teams is consistent and strong.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year.
• Coordinate revenue and expense accruals.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close.
• Perform variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports.
• Be responsible for account reconciliation and ledger management.
• Raise and send payment requests.
• Investigate and resolve any unmatched cash issues/financial exposures.
• Request payments for carriers and third parties.
• Support with preparation of adhoc reports for management as needed.
• Evaluate reasonableness of forecast and readily identify issues that surface during monthly reporting and forecasting activities.

What you need to have

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Strong critical/analytical thinker and business acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to be a team player in a collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and high sense of urgency.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.