Finance Intern - Professional Solutions

HARMAN International • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Summer Intern role will support the Professional Services FP&A team for several months during the summer, helping the team with financial planning, reporting, and business analysis activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics while partnering with finance professionals to support decision-making and improve business visibility. This internship is designed for a student or early-career candidate who is eager to build foundational FP&A skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role offers exposure to financial processes, cross-functional teamwork, and real-world business insights within the Professional Services organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or business performance management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data, formulas, and spreadsheets
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be available to work full-time or near full-time for the duration of the summer internship
• Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship requirements, if applicable
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and participate in an on-site in our Northridge offices, hybrid, or remote schedule as required by the team
• Successfully complete background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Must provide own housing and transportation to/from work
• Must provide proper work authorization
• Must provide work availability from 12 weeks between May 2026 – Aug 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience related to finance, accounting, or business analysis
• Experience using PowerPoint or data visualization tools to present insights clearly
• Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for learning in a professional finance environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting activities for the Professional Services FP&A team
• Support variance analysis by comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior period performance
• Help prepare recurring dashboards, reports, and presentations for finance and business stakeholders
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved performance
• Partner with team members on ad hoc analyses, planning models, and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather data and support ongoing business reviews

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting a professional FP&A team and contributing to meaningful business projects
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced finance professionals
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis in a business setting
• Opportunity to build professional skills through cross-functional collaboration and real-world problem solving
• A collaborative team environment that supports growth, learning, and career exploration
• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• Pay Transparency
• paid sick leave
• medical benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern