Finance Internship

Come join our team at Crest Operations!

With companies located across the United States, Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet today's challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions, Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change, using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.

The Finance Intern will play a key role in supporting the strategic objectives of the Finance and Treasury teams by assisting with financial analysis, cash flow management, budgeting, treasury functions, and other corporate finance initiatives at Crest Corporate. This internship provides hands-on experience working with financial data, tools, and reporting systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making. The individual in this role will assist in analyzing financial results and operational reports, managing the corporate credit card program, and supporting cash flow forecasting.

Additionally, they will contribute to the quarterly budgeting process and gain exposure to various financial planning activities. The intern will work with key financial tools such as Vena (budgeting tool), Excel, and other financial applications to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

Beyond technical responsibilities, this role requires strong analytical skills and business acumen to interpret financial data and present insights to the Director of Finance and Crest's executive leadership. The intern will collaborate closely with finance professionals and business unit teams to understand financial processes, develop insights into operational drivers, and contribute to initiatives that enhance financial visibility and performance.

The Finance Intern must demonstrate the core values and purpose of Crest Industries:

* We own doing the right thing.

* We win together.

* We question the status quo.

* We rise to the challenge.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Strategic Planning and Execution:
Support the Finance and Treasury teams in executing shortand long-term financial strategies. Assist in analyzing financial and operational data to drive business insights.

* Financial Analysis & Reporting:
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership. Support cash flow forecasting and budgeting processes. Help manage the corporate credit card program.

* Customer Focus / Building Relationships:
Works with Crest and business unit leadership and team members to develop long-term relationships for the advancement of its businesses.

* Organizational Development / Self-Development:
Maintains and expands expertise of our industries and vision and is adaptable, agile, and emotionally adept. Exhibits a strong commitment to continuous improvement, continual learning, and education.

* Customer Focus:
Gains insight into customer (Business Unit & Crest Leadership) needs. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer. Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.

* Decision Quality:
Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.

* Business Insight:
Knows how businesses work and how organizations make money. Keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. Uses knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.

* Drives Results:
Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

* Collaborates:
Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.

* Communicates Effectively:
Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

* Courage:
Readily tackles tough assignments. Faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same. Provides direct and actionable feedback. Is willing to champion an idea or position despite dissent or political risk.

* Instills Trust:
Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Keeps…