Summer 2027: Commercial Finance Internship, Americas (May through August)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

5h•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Finance Americas Intern will join SharkNinja’s Global FP&A team and support Product Development and Program Management through cost analytics and cross-functional reporting. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A – Global Product, the intern will gain exposure to financial processes involved in product creation, from early-stage development through market launch, and develop analytical and communication skills. The role focuses on helping finance inform business decisions and product strategy. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship running May through August 2027. It requires five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided. Compensation is described in the posting as $28–$34 per hour in one section and $26–$35 per hour in another; pay within the applicable range depends on factors including educational level, geography, skills, and experience.

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 full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and financial acumen.
Communicate findings clearly and professionally across cross-functional teams.
Manage time and priorities efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Collaborate with curiosity and a team-first mindset.
Show initiative, ownership, accountability, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with large datasets and financial systems.
Adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Apply Excel and financial modeling skills confidently.
Ask thoughtful questions and seek feedback to understand business drivers.
Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to engage with complex work.
Bring a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Support the Global Product FP&A team in delivering insights that drive product and financial performance.
Assist in maintaining and validating standard costing assumptions, including factory costs, freight, amortization, overhead, royalties, and duties.
Analyze product-line cost changes related to raw materials, labor, foreign exchange, and engineering adjustments.
Develop standardized reporting templates and support automation initiatives for product costing systems.
Partner with Inventory Accounting to reconcile purchase price variances and assist with inventory valuation analysis.
Collaborate with Global Supply Chain and Sourcing teams on investment strategies and financial planning.
Participate in month-end closing processes focused on purchases and inventory reconciliation.
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to cross-functional projects supporting real-time decision-making.
Take ownership of projects such as standard cost maintenance and global margin analysis.