Corporate FP&A Intern

Gentherm; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentherm invites students to join its Corporate FP&A Intern program, a supervised internship designed to develop financial skills and expose you to our culture. The 2027 program runs May 17 to August 6, and includes a cohort-style program with 15 other students.

You’ll learn from Executive Leaders through monthly sessions and participate in community and company events. Students complete a predefined project aligned with department goals, blending classroom knowledge with practical, professional

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in school and have finished their freshman year by the start of the internship program.
• Familiar with Microsoft products.
• Able to be on-site 4 days a week at our facilities in Novi, Michigan.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present findings and recommendations.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking initiative to work independently when needed.
• Interest in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, business performance management, or financial systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate FP&A team in monthly forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with finance teams across multiple business units to collect, analyze, and consolidate financial data.
• Complete a finance automation and artificial intelligence project focused on improving forecasting accuracy, streamlining reporting processes, and enhancing analytical capabilities within FP&A.
• Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and business performance trends to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, including process improvements and reporting enhancements.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects that support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field

Freshman year completed by internship start

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Career. Your Impact. Your Future.

At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do-from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.

Corporate FP&A Intern

IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY

Our Summer Internship Program is a supervised program designed to enhance professional development by providing the chance to "test drive" Gentherm and step into our organization to learn about our culture and career possibilities for your future. Our Summer program formally runs from May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027.

The interns will follow a cohort-style program with 15 other students, as they navigate learning Gentherm, our Mission, Values, and our Business Goals. The cohort will have the opportunity to interact and learn from Executive Leaders across the organizations through monthly learning sessions, as well as participate in both community and company events.

Students complete a predetermined project related to department goals and the student's area of study. The program is designed to be an experiential learning that integrates knowledge learned in the classroom and practical application in a professional setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Corporate FP&A team in monthly forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes, gaining exposure to company-wide financial planning and performance management activities.
• Partner with finance teams across multiple business units and functions to collect, analyze, and consolidate financial and operational data used in forecasts, budgets, and management reporting.
• Complete a finance automation and artificial intelligence project focused on improving forecasting accuracy, streamlining reporting processes, and enhancing analytical capabilities within the FP&A organization.
• Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and business performance trends to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities across the organization.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, including process improvements, reporting enhancements, and planning system optimization efforts.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects that support strategic decision-making and enterprise performance objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled in school and have finished their freshman year by the start of the internship program.
• Familiar with Microsoft products.
• Able to be on-site 4 days a week (up to 5) at our facilities in Novi, Michigan
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large amounts of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present findings and recommendations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking initiative to work independently when needed.
• Interest in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, business performance management, or financial systems and reporting.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.