Long-term Internship - Finance Controlling

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Columbus, MS, USA
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Aerospace
The Role

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a long-term intern to join our Finance department based in Columbus, MS.

You will be on a team providing support in handling the control of all financial aspects of the business for all the departments in Airbus Helicopters, North America. You will also assist the Business Controlling Team in all financial aspects and processes of the business.

Meet the team:

Our Finance and Accounting team members need excellent analytical and communication skills to optimally run our financial portfolio. We provide key analytics – from month-end closing to performance management analysis for our partners. If you’re analytical, detail oriented and have a passion for numbers, you’ll enjoy working with our cross-functional international team.

Your working environment:

On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Your challenges:

Control Financial Aspects of the departments: 50%

  • Collaborate with Business Controlling Team in supporting the preparation of regular financial reports on performance of the business. Obtain the necessary data required to explain the performance and monitor work in progress

  • Work with the Business Controllers to develop & maintain statistical data and analyses to understand business cost drivers

  • Assist with providing and communicating the relevant financial data to the business leaders to support the decision making process

Preparation of the Operating Plan, Forecasts, OPEX, Workload Capacity: 40%

  • Support the business team in the preparation of the yearly OPEX and follow on evolution on a regular basis, which includes collaborative meetings and reports

  • Assist with the preparation of the Operating Plan in a detailed manner in coordination with business line management and the Business Controlling team

  • Work with the Business Controlling team on the preparation of quarterly forecasts for the line of business to ensure accuracy and timely delivery

Ad Hoc Requirements: 10%

  • Participate as required in meetings and reviews and other duties as assigned

  • Ensure appropriate data retention is maintained and accessibility is communicated

  • Prepare ad hoc reporting and financial performance analysis as requested

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Other duties as assigned

Your Boarding Pass:
  • Must be currently located in the Columbus, MS area as this is a long-term, onsite work opportunity

  • Currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience

  • Proficiency in MS Office 2010/2016+ applications, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, or Google equivalents

  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite or remote: 100%

  • Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.

  • Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily

  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.

  • Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.

  • Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily

  • Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily

  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment rarely

  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily

  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving rarely

  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily

  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice rarely

  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily

  • Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Ability to work in the US without current, or future, visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this position.

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A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Support to Management

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Job Posting End Date: 06.26.2026

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

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  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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