Summer 2027 Financial Analyst Internship

McGrath Rent Corp • Livermore, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst Intern will join McGrath’s Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team for a 10-week Summer 2027 internship running June 1 through August 6, 2027. The intern will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making across the company, using real company data to understand how financial insights influence business performance. The role is hybrid and based in Livermore, California, with 2 to 3 on-site days each week.

The intern will analyze results against budgets and forecasts, identify and communicate trends and variances, assist with planning activities, and build or update financial models, reports, dashboards, and presentation materials. The role also includes supporting data analytics and visibility, improving planning processes and tools, and partnering with the FP&A team on projects and ad hoc analyses. The internship offers mentorship, hands-on training, meaningful project work, and opportunities to present work to company leaders.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree, with at least two years of undergraduate study completed.
• Currently classified as a junior and expected to enter senior year after the internship.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Field of study in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Resourceful, motivated, and comfortable learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, adaptable, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Collaborative, customer-focused mindset and openness to feedback.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; the company does not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in corporate finance, accounting, statistics, financial modeling, or data analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, or financial models.
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, enterprise planning systems, or financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reporting and analyze actual results against budget and forecast.
• Identify key trends, business drivers, and financial variances, and summarize their implications.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including data collection and consolidation.
• Build and update financial models, schedules, and presentation materials.
• Support FP&A data analytics and data visibility to help leadership make strategic decisions, drive revenue, and optimize costs.
• Build and enhance financial and operational Power BI dashboards to improve data access and visibility.
• Assist in modernizing reforecasting and annual planning models to improve process efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with the FP&A team on ad hoc analysis and projects that support business decisions.
• Help validate data accuracy and improve recurring reports or planning tools.
• Collaborate with the team, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through on commitments.
• Perform other duties and project work as assigned.

Benefits

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Hands-on training and meaningful project work.
• Opportunities to present work to company leaders.
• Real-world experience beyond the classroom.
• Connections across McGrath and its family of businesses.
• Supportive workplace that values emotional intelligence alongside technical ability.
• Professional growth and a culture rooted in balance, inclusion, and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern