Intern - Financial Analyst

Coherent Corp. Vietnam • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Financial Analyst Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. This
position is onsite and you will gain hands-on experience in financial planning
and budgeting. This role involves working with and analyzing financial data to
help drive informed business decisions. You will gain exposure to enterprise
resource planning systems used for financial reporting and budget management.
You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to track spending,
evaluate budget variances, and support the preparation of financial reports.

At Coherent, interns are valued members of our team and have the opportunity
to make meaningful contributions from day one. In addition to hands-on
project experience, our internship program includes opportunities to connect
with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual
and in-person networking events, team-building activities and more. Interns
are expected to actively participate in these events as part of their
professional development and to fully immerse themselves in our collaborative
and innovative culture.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned tasks.
• Basic knowledge of financial principles and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to identify trends and patterns.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, tracking, and analysis of operating expense (OPEX) budgets.
• Support headcount (HC) planning and workforce cost analysis in collaboration with finance and business teams.
• Help monitor capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests and spending against approved budgets.
• Analyze budget vs. actual results and assist in identifying key variances and trends.
• Assist in maintaining financial data accuracy across ERP and financial planning tools.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to track expense performance and support management decision-making.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects related to budgeting and financial performance.
• Extract, load, and analyze financial data from ERP systems to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern