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BMW Group Financial Services Canada is offering an internship, within its Controlling team. By design, the Controlling team is structured to provide financial analysis within Financial Services, while also ensuring alignment with other functions. The high priority projects are (1) supporting new business development through financial analysis and forecasting (2) enhancing the retailer and customer experience by leveraging data and customer experience and (3) data optimization project which is designed to increase awareness to financial performance, improve data access and reduce barriers to entry for those without a traditional finance background.

What to expect?

• You will be working out of the BMW Financial Services’ corporate HQ which is based out of Richmond Hill, Ontario.
• Opportunity and expectation to learn, collaborate and share new ideas and skills.
• A team that is highly invested in your personal and professional development.
• Position to lead and enhance an organization undergoing a data transformation and operational efficiency.
• Exposure and involvement in a wide range of business topics – from Financial Reporting, Risk, Remarketing and Overall business performance.
• Fast-paced and high impact team environment.
• Providing meaningful input into critical business decisions.
• Freedom to develop and shape new reporting, analysis and the execution of department objectives.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Gather and consolidate financial data from various sources to support accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist in managing monthly internal reporting and ensure timely completion of monthly reporting deadlines.
• Develop and enhance financial reports and dashboard that assist with budgeting, forecasting and strategic business decisions.
• Work alongside the finance team, to analyze and interpret financial data, document methodologies and validate findings to support sound business decisions.
• Create clear and visually engaging financial summaries and presentations using tools like Excel and Tableau to communicate key insights.
• Streamlining and automating financial reporting processes while ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support Internal Control System (ICS) documentation, control testing, and compliance activities.
• Providing support to the Controlling team with routine financial tasks, variance analysis, and ad hoc projects/analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate majoring in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration related majors preferred. Additional studies in Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics is considered an asset.
• Experience with Financial Services, Business Development or Accounting.
• CPA/CFA candidates are preferred.
• Strong ability to visualize and present data within Tableau/PowerPoint.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (lookup formulas, pivot tables, if statements etc..), PowerPoint and Visio as a plus.
• Analytical and pragmatic approach to working with financial data and reports.
• Willingness to learn new skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Benefits Of Working At BMW Group Canada Include

• An award-winning culture.
• Cutting edge innovation and creativity.
• Flexible working models. **
• World-class office space.
• Fresh & nutritious meals in our amazing fully staffed, and subsidized, onsite cafeteria.
• Fully stocked coffee/tea bar.
• We encourage interested candidates who may legally work in Canada to apply for the role. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure. To be eligible for this role, candidates are expected to work from our Head Office in Richmond Hill, Ontario three times in a week.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

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