Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of fertilizers as they work to help feed the world’s growing population.

Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour. 

Position:  FP&A Intern  

Schedule: M-F, 9:00am – 5:00pm 

Summer 2023 Internship May - August 2023  

Pivot Bio is looking for a dynamic finance intern to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team headquartered in Berkeley, California. As a finance intern, you will be a key member of the team working with a highly visible and motivated group of R&D professionals. You will partner with key stakeholders to prepare budgets, forecasts, monthly financial analysis and reporting, and provide ad-hoc analysis for decision support purposes through the use of data driven insights.  

We are looking for a creative problem solver that is highly motivated, curious and technically proficient. The intern should show a strong sense of ownership and work ethic to deliver quality work on a daily basis. The individual should have a strong analytical background, be proactive and have the ability to improve business processes. Attention to detail is a must and ability to build strong relationships with finance and non-finance business partners. 

Responsibilities:  

• Assist manager with business team support in the annual operating plan and forecast process 
• Assist in monthly variance analysis of actuals to budget and forecast, investigate any variances and understand business drivers 
• Participate in monthly close process, and assist with monthly review meetings with business partners 
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop solution options 
• Create financial models that will drive discussion and business decision-making 
• Work with FP&A team to perform other critical projects and ad-hoc needs   

 Physical Demands:  

• Routinely sitting and standing for extended periods of time 
• Driving to office 
• Occasionally lifting objects (15 lbs.) 

Qualifications and Experience:  

• 2-4 years experience in finance or related area 
• MBA degree or working towards an MBA degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred 
• Prior experience with financial modeling and analysis 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Experience with NetSuite, Adaptive Planning or other ERP systems preferred but not required 

*Must be authorized to work in the United States  

What we offer:  

• Opportunity to gain professional experience in a progressive company 
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team