Co-op - Finance - Spring 2027

Teknor Apex; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Teknor Apex seeks a motivated Co-op candidate to join its Corporate FP&A team in Pawtucket, RI. This role provides hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, with the opportunity to develop Power BI dashboards and support decision making in a manufacturing context.

The candidate will be a current junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business, possessing strong analytical and communication skills and a strong eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

• Current junior or senior in a Bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to FP&A team.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Track and report on KPIs, comparing actual performance to budgeted or forecasted results.
• Develop, maintain and enhance PowerBI dashboards to visualize financial data and improve reporting efficiency.
• Perform routine and ad-hoc analyses to support business strategies and initiatives.
• Provide analytical support for benchmarking performance considering industry trends and economic factors.
• Support the team with data reconciliation, presentations, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Co-op candidateto join Teknor Apex'sCorporate FP&Ateam. This position is aimed at individuals who are looking to gain hands-on experience in corporate financial planning and analysis, work with experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment and may have an interest in the manufacturing sector. During this co-op, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will develop both your technical and soft skills, work cross functionally to provide insights and support decision making and gain industry experience in plastics manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in modern technology and a solid understanding of financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Help track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), comparing actual performance to budgeted or forecasted results.
• Develop, maintain and enhance PowerBI dashboards to visualize financial data, track business performance, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Performs both routine and ad-hoc analyses to support business strategies and operational initiatives.
• Provides analytical support for benchmarking performance, taking into consideration key industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant economic factors.
• Support the team with other financial tasks, such as data reconciliation, presentations, and process improvements.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Current junior or senior in a Bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the success of the FP&A team.
• Collaborative team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, advanced functions is preferred.
• Experience or coursework in Power BI or other platform for data visualization and reporting is preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting tools, ERP systems or data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Prior finance internship or relevant experience is a plus.

NOTE: The above job description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.