What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Cost Intern, Manufacturing position at James Hardie?
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is a leader in the North American market for fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions.
Our products offer long-lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance.
Our Commitment to Innovation
We pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continue to invest in innovation to transform the industry.
At James Hardie, we are committed to being a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm.
About Our Company Culture
We proudly employ a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.
What You'll Do as an Intern
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- Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. ">
This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career.
You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business.
Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development.
General Responsibilities
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- Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks. ">
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- Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives. ">
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- Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation. ">
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- Engage in team meetings and share ideas. ">
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- Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards. ">
Role Specific Responsibilities
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- Actual cost analysis focused on standard variances, usage variances, purchase variances, and performance variances. ">
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- Inventory trend analysis focused on turns, excess & slow moving, and the impact to cash flow. ">
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- Process improvement projects focused on reducing or eliminating manual components of Plant Accounting processes. ">
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- Short term cost savings projects partnering with operations teams to reduce and/or eliminate waste using LEAN methodologies & tools. ">
What We're Looking For
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- Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2027 (rising junior or rising senior). ">
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- Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0. ">
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- Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2025. ">
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- Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location. ">
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- Must be authorized to work in the US. ">
Preferred Skills
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- Intermediate Excel competency - working with large data sets; use of sumifs, vlookups, xlookups, pivot tables; etc. ">
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- Attention to detail to uncover robust facts and data to improve insights that enable good decision making. ">
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- Effective interpersonal communication skills that enable cross functional teamwork. ">
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- Eagerness and curiosity to understand processes, potential problems, and desire to use effective problem-solving tools. ">
What You'll Receive
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- Full-time work experience and competitive pay. ">
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- Meaningful projects. ">
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- Mentorship and guidance. ">
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- Feedback and evaluation. ">
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- Company culture. ">
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- Networking opportunities and skill development. ">
James Hardie is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
