Finance Intern

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview

Beam is seeking a highly motivated Finance Intern to partner across Finance and Procurement, gaining exposure to financial operations, sourcing, and finance systems. The intern will support Procurement through data analysis, spend insights, supplier information management, and SAP implementation activities. Additional responsibilities include assisting with monthly financial close, participating in defined procurement initiatives, and supporting special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Procurement team with day-to-day analytical and operational tasks, ensuring accurate and timely deliverables.

• Participate in Coupa analytics and spend reporting to support sourcing and cost management activities.

• Assist with various SAP implementation tasks.

• Support standard cost and Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis for North Carolina operations through data collection and validation.

• Coordinate the gathering and organization of supplier business continuity information for Commercial procurement needs.

• Participate in defined procurement projects and ad hoc assignments, including data analysis, documentation, and preparation of summary materials.     

• Assist with monthly financial close.

• Special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Accounting, Finance, or Business major, with a minimum of junior standing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the internship to be eligible.

Hourly pay will will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

Intern Hourly Pay Range
$23—$34 USD