Finance Intern

Summary

Methode Electronics is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Finance Intern - FP&A to support our financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis activities. This internship offers hands-on experience working with financial models, budgeting processes, business performance metrics, and executive-level reporting within a global manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and eager to develop practical finance skills while partnering with business leaders to drive data-informed decision-making. Exposure to advanced analytics and AI-powered tools used in modern financial planning environments will provide valuable experience in improving forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial models, forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning activities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes through variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Analyze financial results, including revenue, operating expenses, profitability, and key business drivers, to identify trends and insights.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries for leadership review.
• Conduct cost, pricing, margin, and profitability analyses to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to gather data and improve financial reporting processes.
• Research market, industry, and macroeconomic trends to support strategic planning and forecasting initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics and AI-powered tools to improve reporting efficiency, perform trend analysis, and enhance financial insights.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to automate financial reporting, streamline workflows, and improve data accuracy.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses supporting corporate and business unit objectives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and business data.
• Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate finance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with data visualization, reporting, or business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and intellectual curiosity.
• Experience using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude or similar technologies to support data analysis, forecasting, reporting, research, and process optimization is preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative, willingness to learn, and interest in corporate finance, FP&A, and strategic business decision-making.
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Note: Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis post-graduation.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance, educational assistance, and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products. In addition, Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution.