Construction Finance Intern, NA

Company:  Vantage Data Centers
Location: Atlanta
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
About Vantage Data Centers


Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Construction Department

The Construction team is responsible for the entire process flow of delivering the physical data centers from shovel ready state through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, and management along the way. Construction implements and executes upon the work product developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team. The team also manages Vantage's build partners to success through technical feedback and review, and actively participating in review of schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Procurement Department

The Procurement team is responsible for the management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering along the way. Construction also works closely with partner contractors to come up with a vertically integrated design and manages these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

This role will be based in Atlanta, GA.

Vantage is looking for a self-starting Finance Intern to assist in the CCF and FPA Department process and daily task efforts across several ongoing projects and vendors. In this internship program you will have the opportunity to work closely with a team that reviews and maintains job cost budgets, processes PO's, works with construction teams on financial forecasts for jobs, and creates financial reporting metrics and KPI's.

Essential Job Functions

Financial & System Reconciliation:

  • Reconcile job cost and operating reports with financial systems to ensure accuracy in tracking and reporting.

  • Reconcile job cost, accounting, and operating systems with internal financial reports to ensure consistency across platforms.

Data Processing:

  • Process purchase orders (POs) and manage data entry for various financial spreadsheets and systems.

Reporting & Analysis:

  • Assist in the preparation of financial analysis reports for management, highlighting trends and providing insights into project costs and financial performance.

  • Analyze data and trends, providing input into financial models and construction reports. Input data into various spreadsheets and financial systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with various teams within Corporate Construction Finance (CCF), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Construction, and Accounting to ensure smooth financial operations.

  • Coordinate meetings and review sessions with stakeholders to discuss financial data, project costs, and other key performance indicators.

Spreadsheet and Report Creation:

  • Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets and analytical reports to support project finance management and performance tracking.

Additional Duties:

Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

  • Currently enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction, Engineering, or similar field.

Experience:

  • Rising Junior or Senior status

  • Minimum GPA requirement - 3.0

  • Previous Internship experience preferred but not required

  • Experience in financial systems.

Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

  • Positive and proactive attitude.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Proficient with all aspects of modern working practice and tools, including MS Office, MS Teams.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

  • Hourly range $20-$25/ per hour.

  • It is estimated that the internship will run from June 2, 2025 to August 15, 2025.

#LI-ONSITE

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.


Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

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