Finance Intern

Forj Medical•Saint Paul, MN

38d

About The Position

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact. Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us. Job Summary: At Forj Medical we have reimagined how we engage college students. Starting in 2020, we developed the Re-Imagined Student Experience Program (RISE Program) which offers year-round internship experiences, in a variety of disciplines to enhance your education and provide hands-on work experience to help launch your career in the medical device industry. We are looking for Bachelor's degree-seeking students for a dynamic Finance Internship program. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in accounting and controllership, commercial and operational finance activities and strategic projects within our finance department. Interns will gain valuable exposure to various aspects of financial operations while developing practical skills that bridge academic concepts with real-world applications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically minded, and eager to learn about financial processes in a collaborative business environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent academic standing
Demonstrated interest in finance through coursework or extracurricular activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
Familiarity with financial concepts and basic accounting principles
Basic understanding of database concepts and reporting tools
Comfort with learning new software applications and systems
Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proactive problem-solving approach and willingness to ask questions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization tools preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with accounts receivable processes, including invoice generation, payment tracking, and collections support
Support the billing team by helping prepare and distribute customer billing letters and payment notifications
Compile and distribute daily sales reports for review by the finance and sales teams
Update financial spreadsheets and databases with accurate transaction data
Process expense reports and assist with basic accounting entries
Help maintain financial filing systems and documentation
Create and maintain customer-specific dashboards measuring key performance indicators such as on-time-delivery metrics, cost productivity, and buying behaviors
Participate in inventory reporting initiatives, helping to track stock levels, turnover rates, and valuation
Contribute to master data clean-up projects to improve data integrity across financial systems
Assist in developing financial analysis tools that highlight business trends and opportunities – specifically looking at vendor spend rates and opportunities for optimization
Support month-end close processes by preparing reconciliations and basic financial reports
Help compile data for financial business reviews and financial presentations
Shadow finance professionals across different functional areas (AR/AP, FP&A, controllership, etc.)
Participate in educational sessions about finance principles, tools, and methodologies
Attend relevant department meetings to understand how finance supports broader business objectives
Complete a capstone project addressing a specific business challenge or process improvement
Receive regular feedback and coaching from finance team members
Document learning experiences and prepare an end-of-internship presentation