Finance Summer Internship

Post Date: 

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Business Name: 

Blue Shield of California

Industry: 

Insurance

Type of Position: 

Full-Time Internship

Grade Level: 

Junior

Senior

Location: 

Santa Barbara, CA

Days/Hours per Week: 

Full-Time

Pay Range: 

$30.00 Per Hour

Duration of Position: 

Seasonal/Temporary

Position Description: 

The Finance team oversees our finance operations, underwriting, analytics, actuary, corporate development, cost of healthcare, global business services, internal audit services, controller and finance shared services functions and responsibilities at Blue Shield of California. The Finance Intern will report to a finance team manager. In this role, you will play a key role as part of the various Finance teams within the business in delivering and collaborating on all aspects of operational expense, quality improvement, and health transformation initiatives.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Working within Finance organization to transform processes and assist with the management of strategic portfolio responsibilities.
  • Providing business support expertise and managing stakeholder groups in support of requirements delivery efforts to identify, interpret and produce business requirements deliverables.
  • Driving consensus to identify a desired future state that addresses a business problem utilizing multiple analytic methodologies and business process modeling.
  • Supporting the end-to-end project management life cycle in all phases including people, process, and tools for requirements management delivery.
  • Stand-up capabilities and infrastructure to support financial oversight of a relatively new organization within the company.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics, or Actuarial
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of related professional experience, project, or coursework
  • Strong Finance and/or Accounting with a strong understanding of financial statements - primarily income statement
  • A robust analytical skill-set (Microsoft Excel proficiency experience is required; experience with Hyperion Essbase is preferred)
  • Financial acumen and ability to synthesize data into insights and/or reporting

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

How to Apply: 

Apply Through Handshake

Application Deadline: 

June 30, 2022 3:20 PM