Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern

About the Role

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Intern will work alongside the Tektronix Finance team to solve real business challenges that help shape the future of a global technology company. Paired with a dedicated mentor and FP&A manager, interns will develop skills in financial analysis and strategic decision-making, gaining exposure to Commercial Sales, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Service. This internship serves as a pathway to full-time opportunities through a Finance rotational program after graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to high-impact projects.
• Engage with senior leaders.
• Discover how finance drives business strategy.
• Build a portfolio of accomplishments and showcase recommendations to Finance leadership and the CFO.

Examples of Intern Projects:

• Built an optimization model weighing the tradeoffs between overtime and additional headcount to improve site productivity and on-time delivery.
• Recommended inventory management strategies based on historical reserve analysis to reduce excess inventory and improve working capital.
• Analyzed external market and competitor data to identify trends and communicate target market share opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Motivated, driven, and professional with a strong desire to learn, grow, and make an impact.
• Comfortable seeking clarification, asking thoughtful questions, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous business questions and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Index/Match, and data cleansing techniques.
• Experience analyzing data and clearly communicating insights and business recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A Plus:

• Exposure to Power BI, Power Automate, AI tools, data visualization, consulting projects, or client-facing work.

Qualifications

• Intellectually curious and energized by solving complex business challenges.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and bringing fresh perspectives that drive better outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, work experience, student organizations, athletics, research, or other extracurricular activities.
• Interest in financial analysis, business strategy, reporting, and forecasting.
• Excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and build a foundation for a future career in finance.

Internship Details:

• Hourly rate: $28.00 - $30.00.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.