Operations Finance Intern
About The Position
Operations Finance Intern Role Overview: We are looking for a driven and analytical Operations Finance Intern to join our Finance team supporting manufacturing operations (manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering). This internship provides hands-on exposure to the financial processes that drive production efficiency, cost control, and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with factory finance teams, supply chain, and operations leaders to support data-driven decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On a typical day you will: Assist in tracking and analyzing manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead Support monthly close activities and variance analysis for plant operations Help analyze standard cost models and inventory valuation tools Collaborate with operations teams to monitor KPIs such as volume and variance Participate in budgeting and forecasting cycles for manufacturing sites Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives Present insights and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Nice To Haves
- The experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
- Interest in manufacturing processes and cost accounting
Responsibilities
- Assist in tracking and analyzing manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead
- Support monthly close activities and variance analysis for plant operations
- Help analyze standard cost models and inventory valuation tools
- Collaborate with operations teams to monitor KPIs such as volume and variance
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting cycles for manufacturing sites
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Present insights and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership
Benefits
- Exposure to the financial backbone of manufacturing operations
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a production environment
- Mentorship from experienced finance and operations professionals
- A chance to contribute to real-world projects that impact cost efficiency and productivity
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
