Finance Intern

Schrödinger’s mission is to revolutionize drug discovery and materials science through the use of breakthrough computational software. We are currently looking for a full-time, paid Finance Intern to join our team based in Portland, Oregon for the summer of 2022.

Our Finance team comprises over 45 professionals involved in a broad range of functional areas, including revenue accounting, general accounting, order management, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, equity plan management and payroll. The intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in the financial planning and analysis group, and learn how it works within the Finance team and drives decision-making for a publicly-traded life sciences, material sciences and software development company.

Who will love this job:

• A graduate student who is looking to build their corporate financial planning & analysis experience through a hands-on experience at a publicly-traded tech company
• An individual who has a passion for technological solutions and is excited by the opportunity to gain exposure to a leading biotech and software business
• A problem-solver who enjoys uncovering data to tell a story and finding the best solution for the circumstance
• A creative thinker who is open to learn new skills and best practices

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in consolidating information to help management better understand the business
• Assist and sometimes lead process-improvement projects that will drive more accurate, efficient, and informed financial projections
• Help develop and improve current FP&A model (Anaplan)
• Help organize & prepare standardized templates for financial planning, analysis & reporting
• Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing the root causes of variances to deliver valuable insight and recommendations
• Work closely with other areas of the Finance organization by performing analysis and delivering information as requested
• Contribute meaningful research and analysis that will improve decision-making by Finance leadership

What you’ll need:

• Entering final year of master’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, or other applicable field
• Previous experience working on Anaplan
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft and/or Google suites (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of accounting and finance principles
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to be work independently and as part of a team environment
• Successfully navigate ambiguity while working with a team

Pay and perks:

Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have catered meals in the office every day, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time.  Our Administrative and Human Resources departments also plan a myriad of fun company-wide events. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been selected as one of Crain's New York Best Places to Work for the past three years running.

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.