Finance Intern
Risewell Homes., Irvine, CA, United States
Position Summary
The Corporate Finance Intern will support the finance team in analyzing and modeling homebuilding projects while developing foundational financial and analytical skills. This role offers hands‑on experience with Adaptive Planning and Excel, including building basic financial models and reports. The intern will gain exposure to key business drivers by assisting in budget versus actual variance analysis and learning how financial data informs strategic decision‑making within the homebuilding industry.
The program will be in session from June 8 – July 31 and based in Irvine, CA.
Job Duties
General Responsibilities
Assist in data entry of prospective homebuilding projects
Support preparation of budget to actuals, analyzing differences between plan variances
Assist in monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
Analyze community‑level sales, margins, and operating performance
Contribute to the quarterly forecasting process
Participate in key corporate finance meetings to develop an understanding of the team’s role and impact on business decisions
Receive hands‑on training in financial systems and tools, including Adaptive Planning, CaptivateIQ, and Power BI
Take ownership of the import process for prospective homebuilding deals, building familiarity with real‑world project evaluation
Develop financial modeling skills by managing an individual forecast within Adaptive Planning
Key Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business analytics
Strong interest in corporate finance, budgeting, and forecasting
Curiosity about the homebuilding/real‑estate development industry
Interest in how macro trends (rates, housing demand, land strategy) impact financial performance
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Understanding of income statement, cash flow, and basic financial metrics
GPA ≥ 3.4 preferred
Special Projects
Interns will actively participate in projects within their team and department, contributing to real business initiatives throughout the program. Additionally, each intern will be responsible for completing a final project at the end of the internship, showcasing the skills, knowledge, and insights they have gained, and highlighting their contributions to the organization.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this role is $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, with wages paid on a bi‑weekly basis.
Gain valuable experience in the residential construction and real estate industries.
Attend workshops designed to build professional development and career readiness.
Participate in executive meetings to learn from senior leadership and gain insight into high‑level business strategy.
Network with professionals of all levels across multiple lines of business.
Physical Requirements
This is primarily a sedentary position. Requires the ability to hear, type and talk. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard. The primary work location is a corporate office with low to moderate noise levels. Appropriate business apparel and professional appearance are expected.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Disclaimer
Risewell Homes is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and currently enrolled in a trade school, college, or university.
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The Corporate Finance Intern will support the finance team in analyzing and modeling homebuilding projects while developing foundational financial and analytical skills. This role offers hands‑on experience with Adaptive Planning and Excel, including building basic financial models and reports. The intern will gain exposure to key business drivers by assisting in budget versus actual variance analysis and learning how financial data informs strategic decision‑making within the homebuilding industry.
The program will be in session from June 8 – July 31 and based in Irvine, CA.
Job Duties
General Responsibilities
Assist in data entry of prospective homebuilding projects
Support preparation of budget to actuals, analyzing differences between plan variances
Assist in monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
Analyze community‑level sales, margins, and operating performance
Contribute to the quarterly forecasting process
Participate in key corporate finance meetings to develop an understanding of the team’s role and impact on business decisions
Receive hands‑on training in financial systems and tools, including Adaptive Planning, CaptivateIQ, and Power BI
Take ownership of the import process for prospective homebuilding deals, building familiarity with real‑world project evaluation
Develop financial modeling skills by managing an individual forecast within Adaptive Planning
Key Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business analytics
Strong interest in corporate finance, budgeting, and forecasting
Curiosity about the homebuilding/real‑estate development industry
Interest in how macro trends (rates, housing demand, land strategy) impact financial performance
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Understanding of income statement, cash flow, and basic financial metrics
GPA ≥ 3.4 preferred
Special Projects
Interns will actively participate in projects within their team and department, contributing to real business initiatives throughout the program. Additionally, each intern will be responsible for completing a final project at the end of the internship, showcasing the skills, knowledge, and insights they have gained, and highlighting their contributions to the organization.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this role is $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, with wages paid on a bi‑weekly basis.
Gain valuable experience in the residential construction and real estate industries.
Attend workshops designed to build professional development and career readiness.
Participate in executive meetings to learn from senior leadership and gain insight into high‑level business strategy.
Network with professionals of all levels across multiple lines of business.
Physical Requirements
This is primarily a sedentary position. Requires the ability to hear, type and talk. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard. The primary work location is a corporate office with low to moderate noise levels. Appropriate business apparel and professional appearance are expected.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Disclaimer
Risewell Homes is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and currently enrolled in a trade school, college, or university.
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