Co-op: Finance & Business Control (Fall 2024)

Location:

Chesapeake, VA, US, 23320

Position Type: Student

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The Co-Op will report directly to the CFO & VP, Finance & Business Control.

In this position, you would assist the Finance team in streamlining the internal financial processes, mapping and structuring the existing processes while challenging the current situation, identifying and leading the continuous improvement efforts within the Finance team.

This opportunity would engage you on working and learning from different functions, enhancing continuous improvement, business, and financial management skills.

You would be responsible for:

• Streamlining internal business control processes, mapping and documenting existing processes and activities while identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Leading automation and digitalization projects, transforming existing procedures into more efficient and effective ways of working.

• Working with other functional areas which interface with our team to identify key-enablers to improve the Business Control service and performance level.

• Building automated dashboards and visual management tools which allows the team on quickly visualizing financial results and reports.

• Supporting the Business Control team on daily critical activities as needed.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Critical Competencies:

• Able to build Value Stream and Process maps.

• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts.

• Customer Focus: Identify opportunities to increase value for our internal and external customers.

• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).

• Teamwork: Work cooperatively with other people across organizations to achieve common objectives.

• Instils trust - follows through on commitments.

• Communication: Proficiency in the English language is required.

Professional Objectives:

• Writing Assignments: Brief written summaries of the learning experiences and project updates may be required.

• Performance Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the manager will provide verbal and written feedback on work performance.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Applicant must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Analytics or similar at an accredited school prior to the start of the Co-Op.

• Applicant must be actively enrolled in a formal Masters degree program at an accredited school in any of the areas mentioned above.

• Co-ops may work up to 40 hours per week and are not actively enrolled in academic courses during their co-op period. They will be receiving an academic credit or notation for the co-op.

• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Expected Commitment:

This Co-Op may work up to 40 hours per week during the Fall 2024 semester, with the specific working schedule to be agreed upon with the hiring manager.

What’s in it for you?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

• Housing assistance

• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization

• Training and personal development

Ready for the next move?

• If you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.

• If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

This Co-op position is located at Volvo Penta in Chesapeake, Virginia.

“Hampton Roads” is and diverse mix of coastal, urban, rural, and historic communities that includes the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Newport News. Our test center marina is located on the water in Suffolk. We have beautiful beaches and state parks, and family-friendly attractions with Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and North Carolina’s Outer Banks within easy driving distance.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Volvo Penta , a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Job Category: Finance

Organization: Volvo Penta

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 9333

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads