Finance Intern - Evanston, United States - UL Research Institutes

Description

Job Description

ULRI-ULSE is looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our dynamic Finance team as a Finance Intern. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and contribute to the operational success of our finance department. This role is based in our headquarters in Evanston office and is a great opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in finance.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting finance projects related to our safety mission and goals. This may data collection, financial analysis, and synthesizing information from various sources.
• Help collect and organize data using qualitative and quantitative financial analysis. Analyze data to draw meaningful insights and trends.
• Support in creating reports, presentations, and visualizations summarizing analysis findings. Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
• Work closely with the finance team and other departments to gather information, share insights, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Assist in managing and organizing finance projects, ensuring they are on schedule and within budget. Take on specific tasks related to project goals.
• Stay current with relevant literature, trends, and developments in the field to contribute valuable insights to ongoing projects.
• Perform administrative duties as needed, including data entry, financial analysis, and coordination of meetings.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Workday, Excel).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in a related field (e.g., finance).
• Strong interest in the non-profit sector and research related to safety, social or environmental issues.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.

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