Asalamalaikum,
This is the job description for an intern in financial analysis at Microsoft. Can somebody please tell me if it is halal for me to work in this role or not. It is very important for me.
Overview
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
As a Financial Analyst Intern, you’ll learn how to perform financial analysis from full-time professionals at Microsoft. This unique opportunity will get you involved in the dynamic high-tech space solving problems using best-in-class financial tools. You’ll also be able to explore one of many areas of Microsoft Finance: Financial Planning and Analysis, Operations, Treasury, Capital Markets, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Accounting, or any one of the many product groups.
You’ll have the unique opportunity to work on interesting projects on a global scale including end-to-end and cross product/services planning, transaction and data management, business process improvement, delivering efficiencies, and compliance. We capitalize on these strengths to deliver core foundational work processes for the company in an environment that values diversity, focuses on talent development, and recognizes and rewards great work.
Interns will interact directly with Finance Rotation Program (FRP) Analysts, who serve as dedicated coaches for interns. Coaches ensure you have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in your internship and they take care to explain your future career opportunities if you return full-time. You will have the opportunity to participate in social events held by the Microsoft internship and the Finance Rotation Program, where you can socialize with interns from across the company as well as those who are in similar internships.
At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Start: September 2024
Location: Dublin
Duration: 12 Months
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Supply Chain or related field.
- Must have at least one semester/year of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
Additional Qualifications
- Currently in your penultimate year of study, with expected graduation in 2026;
- Available for 12 months in full time for the internship starting September 2024;
- Formal training or studies in project and process management, financial accounting, business strategy and/or operations;
- One year of classroom or work experience in financial risk analysis preferred.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
At the end of your internship, depending on business need, budget, and your performance, you may be eligible for a full-time position. However, any full-time position offered will be consistent with your internship placement. (i.e. same profession/discipline and location)
Responsibilities
- Applies financial acumen to, and contributes to analytics of present and future financial performance of various products, segments, key performance indicators (KPIs), or other businesses with oversight from team members.
- Learns about and assists in the execution of forward-looking analyses with oversight from team members. Completes preliminary analyses to support preliminary and adjusted forecast cycles as appropriate.
- Responds to ad-hoc requests from team members and peers to identify critical information and analyze financial data to support decision-making. Understands and supports processes through engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
- Learns about and proposes recommendations for improvements to current methods used in collecting data, and creating reports. Learns how advanced technology is leveraged in Finance and across Microsoft to provide greater depth of analysis.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect