Finance Intern: Freight & Inventory Analytics

Heraeus; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus is a global technology group specializing in materials and processes. The Finance Intern role in Buford, GA focuses on freight costs, inventory management, manufacturing variances, and tariff impacts, offering hands-on experience in supply chain finance and cross‑functional collaboration with logistics, procurement, operations, and accounting teams.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting with strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Code, approve and analyze freight and tariff invoices.
• Prepare tariff analysis and reporting.
• Assist with inventory valuation and inventory reserve analysis.
• Support monthly inventory reporting and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Help identify slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory trends.
• Analyze purchase price variances, manufacturing variances, and operational cost variances.
• Prepare variance reports for management review.
• Support monthly close activities and reporting.
• Utilize Excel and systems to analyze large datasets.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Heraeus is a global technology group specializing in materials and processes. The Finance Intern role in Buford, GA focuses on freight costs, inventory management, manufacturing variances, and tariff impacts, offering hands-on experience in supply chain finance and cross‑functional collaboration with logistics, procurement, operations, and accounting teams.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting with strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work