Intern-Finance

AskBio•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing. Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines. Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives. Our principles: Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries. Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need. Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential. Our values: Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need. Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view. Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission. We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers. Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action. Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through. Position Summary We are looking for a driven and motivated Finance Intern with a basic understanding of finance and accounting principles and terms to support our Accounting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Procurement teams. This internship offers hands-on experience across core finance functions, giving exposure to compliance, budgeting, reporting, and vendor management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a dynamic organization. The Finance Intern is expected to work directly under the supervision of the Associate Director but will report to and assist other members of the Finance team and provide outstanding services to internal business partners.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
Must be at least a Junior in college at the time of your application
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong sense of responsibility
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Available to work full-time during the summer months (May-August) at an AskBio office

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, work, or volunteer/extracurricular experience
Familiarity with financial systems (NetSuite, Concur, Coupa, Planful)

Responsibilities

Assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
Support accounts payable by reviewing and processing vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports
Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements
Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Supporting various projects/requests related to the Financial Accounting area as needed
Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages, variance analyses, as well as ad-hoc financial models
Support forecasting and planning activities through finance business partnering, including data updates and inputs into the planning system
Conduct basic financial analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed
Work with team members to streamline financial reporting and forecasting process, and help improve efficiency through automation and best practices
Assist with vendor management including onboarding, maintenance and purchase order processing
Support contract and invoice reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance
Help track procurement metrics, spend trends and cost-saving initiatives
Use procurement system and tools to streamline workflows and enhance data analysis
Evaluate and recommend improvements to procurement policies and procedures