Intern-Finance

Ask Bio 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.

Ask Bio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro
10™, 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.

Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

• Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.
• Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.
• Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.

• 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.

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.

• 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

• Must be currently…