Summer 2027: Category Finance Intern (May through August)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

4h•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is seeking a Category Finance Intern for its Summer 2027 Early Edge Experience. The internship runs from May through August and is based onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role requiring five onsite days per week; relocation and housing assistance are not available. As part of the Category Finance team, the intern will support Product Development, Finance, Marketing, and Strategic Sales through cross-functional reporting and analysis. The role offers exposure to financial processes involved in product creation, from early-stage development through market launch, and an opportunity to build analytical and communication skills. The intern will own a project from start to finish and present results to senior leaders. The program also includes professional development, community events, and opportunities to share contributions and learnings with SharkNinja leaders. The hourly pay range is $28–$34, with compensation set according to a standardized scale aligned with the candidate’s educational level at hire. The company describes the position as eligible for benefits subject to applicable requirements.

Requirements

Be a current student in a related bachelor's or master’s program, or have graduated from such a program within the past year.
Be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule, five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts.
Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and financial acumen to support cost analysis and decision-making.
Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and present findings clearly and professionally.
Manage time and priorities efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Collaborate with curiosity and a team-first mindset.
Take initiative, ownership, and accountability, with a drive for continuous improvement.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with large datasets and financial systems.
Adapt to shifting priorities while meeting deadlines and delivering results.
Apply Excel and financial modeling skills confidently.
Ask thoughtful questions and seek feedback to deepen understanding of business drivers.
Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to work through complex tasks.
Bring a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for learning in a high-performing finance organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain Category P&Ls across assigned Shark and Ninja categories.
Review P&Ls for accuracy and work with input owners to resolve discrepancies.
Support NPD governance, margin expansion insights, and reporting.
Model target margins for new product launches across U.S. and international markets.
Support SKU-, category-, and regional-level reporting.
Build analyses and presentations that translate complex data into clear business insights.
Assist with scenario analyses and ad hoc financial modeling.
Build and improve dashboards and automate recurring margin calculations.
Partner with Category, Marketing, Product Development, and SS&A teams on financial inputs and business questions.
Collaborate with FP&A colleagues to ensure consistency across financial models and outputs.
Own a project from start to finish and present results to senior leaders.
Contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned.